Bavarian Cabinet with Blue Floral and Figural Painting

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A rare and finely executed original Bavarian Bauernschrank from Upper Bavaria, dated 1851 and inscribed for Margaretha Vogel. The cupboard … Read more A rare and finely executed original Bavarian Bauernschrank from Upper Bavaria, dated 1851 and inscribed for Margaretha Vogel. The cupboard is distinguished by its original blue-ground painted decoration, featuring large flower bouquets on the door panels, floral borders, and a variety of figural and animal motifs.

The two doors are painted with abundant bouquets of tulips, roses and other flowers tied with ribbons. Above the panels appear the names “Margaretha” and “Vogel,” while the lower sections are inscribed “Anno” and “1851” and contain small landscape scenes with houses and trees. The cornice is decorated with birds, flowers, a figure and a horse, and the side panels carry diamond-shaped floral compositions with urns. The base is painted with geometric patterns and further small scenes.

The cupboard retains its original brass escutcheons and metal lock. The interior is fitted with shelves. This is a particularly well-preserved and richly decorated example of a mid-19th-century South German Bauernschrank.
Origin: Upper Bavaria, Germany

Date: Dated 1851

Materials: Softwood with original polychrome painted decoration, brass fittings

Condition: Original antique condition with age-related wear consistent with its history.

Dimensions: Height 183 cm (72 in.); Width 133 cm (52.4 in.); Depth 56 cm (22 in.) See less