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Barnebys HQ
Brahegatan 10
BOX 5038
114 37 Stockholm
All auctions / Furniture, Design & Mirrors / Casket - Wood - Antique painted chest
Large antique painted wooden chest with interior drawer – dated 1793 Special large antique wooden chest, featuring a characteristic hand-painted decoration and the year 1793 on the front. The chest has a richly decorated front with two large light panels, framed by a dark green/blue painted border. The panels are adorned with reddish-brown rococo-like scroll, flower, and leaf motifs. The decoration has a distinctly rural and folk-art appearance. A notable and striking element is the integrated wooden drawer on the left side of the interior. This drawer forms a separate storage space next to the main compartment and is a characteristic detail of this chest. The painting shows clear signs of age and long-term use, including craquelé, wear, discoloration, and local loss of paint. These natural signs of use give the chest an authentic and lived-in appearance. The large interior offers ample storage space. The chest is both a functional piece of furniture and a decorative object and stands out in an interior due to its size and painting. On the front the year 1793 is clearly applied. Based on the available information, it cannot be stated with absolute certainty whether 1793 is the original construction year or a date related to the original owner, a marriage, or the chest’s commissioning. Therefore the object is offered as a late 18th-century painted chest, dated 1793. The exact regional origin and maker are unknown. Dimensions - Width: 152 cm - Height: 62 cm - Depth: 70 cm Material Wood, painted wood and metal fittings. Period Late 18th century – dated 1793 Condition The chest is in antique used condition, appropriate for an old storage piece. There are clear signs of age and use, including: - craquelé in the painting; - localized paint loss; - wear to the paint; - discoloration and surface soiling; - wear on the wood; - age-related marks on the metal fittings; - signs of use on the interior and the interior drawer. The condition and all visible signs of use and age are assessable from the photos. The photos are therefore an integral part of the condition description. Special features - large size; - dated 1793; - hand-painted decoration; - rococo-style floral, leaf and scroll motifs; - dark green/blue surround; - integrated interior drawer on the left; - spacious main compartment; - characteristic patina of age; - maker unknown; - exact regional origin unknown. Provenance European origin, exact region unknown. There is no written provenance, purchase receipt, or certificate available. The dating and description are based on the visible characteristics of the object, the painting, construction, and the year placed on the chest. Pickup Considering the dimensions of 152 × 62 × 70 cm, personal pickup is preferred. Any shipping should be arranged in advance by the buyer and seller. The chest is sold as pictured.
Estimate:£255.06
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