Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2605BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 14, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Ebonized Specimen Cabinet, 19th century, with shallow pagoda top above two-door cabinet decorated allover with carved abstract motifs, each door with mirror framed by decorative carving opening to reveal twelve small drawers with satinwood veneer, some with insect or oceanic specimens within, ht. 23, wd. 26, dp. 13 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
In good overall condition with small small chips and rubbing ebonized area, mirror with age related discoloration.