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A Gothic Style Oak Illuminated Vitrine Cabinet
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Sold
$650
Live Auction
European Furniture and Decorative Arts
Description
A Gothic Style Oak Illuminated Vitrine Cabinet
Incorporating 17th Century and Earlier Elements
Height 74 3/4 x width 23 x depth 16 1/2 inches.
Property from The Brummer Collection from Drs. John and Pat Laszlo, Atlanta, Georgia
Condition
Sturdy and usable condition. The cabinet is a pastiche of different elements from various periods. The upper section was probably once a hanging cabinet with doors formed from probably-14th century altar panels. The interior was retrofitted and illuminated in the 20th century. The lower section appears to be mostly of 18th or 17th century construction, re-configured in the late 19th century. It might be one half of the upper section of a different cabinet. The iron hinges and latches throughout are hand-forged and likely 18th century or earlier. Worming, cracks, discoloration, and fading throughout.
Provenance
Note:Ernest Brummer (1891-1964) was a renowned art dealer who, along with his brother Joseph, founded the historically significant Brummer Galleries, which held a paramount importance in both New York and Paris during the early to mid-20th century. The galleries played a role in shaping the tastes and collections of art enthusiasts and museums alike, introducing European art to American audiences and vice versa.