Floral Painted Wedding Cabinet, Upper Austria, 1795

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A splendid floral-painted Bauernschrank, In this manner also known as a Hochzeitsschrank, dated 1795.


The cupboard is distinguished by its … Read more A splendid floral-painted Bauernschrank, In this manner also known as a Hochzeitsschrank, dated 1795.


The cupboard is distinguished by its rich original colouring on a deep blue-green ground and an upward-curving cornice crowned by a carved and painted crest bearing the date 1795. The doors and stiles are covered with abundant floral decoration: large sprays of roses and tulips set in vases within shaped panels, smaller geometric motifs, and continuous scrolling flower borders. Carved pilasters flank the façade.
A secret compartment is incorporated into the interior. The piece remains in original condition, with only smaller optical additions and retouchings. Dimensions: height 200 cm, width 150 cm, depth 54 cm.
Origin: Upper Austria

Date: Dated 1795

Materials: Softwood, original painted decoration

Condition: Original condition with smaller optical additions and retouchings

Dimensions: Height 200 cm (78.7 in); Width 150 cm (59.1 in); Depth 54 cm (21.3 in) See less