Italian Collector’s Table Cabinet, 17th Century – Ebonised with Ivory Inlay
This rare and finely crafted 17th-century Italian collector’s cabinet is a striking example of Baroque artistry in miniature form. Of diminutive proportions, the cabinet is ebonised and richly inlaid with engraved ivory panels. A recessed bank of small drawers surrounds a central cupboard, each drawer front meticulously decorated with hunting and pastoral scenes rendered in engraved ivory. The central door features a classical depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war.
The cabinet sits atop a later, custom-made stand, offering elevation and presence while preserving the integrity of the original piece. A beautiful fusion of utility and ornament, this cabinet would make a distinguished addition to any collection of early European decorative arts.
Ivory Exemption Declaration Number: Available on request.
Cabinet size: 45 cm wide, 23.5 cm deep, 38 cm high
Original: $3,792.12
-70%$3,792.12
$1,137.64
Description
This rare and finely crafted 17th-century Italian collector’s cabinet is a striking example of Baroque artistry in miniature form. Of diminutive proportions, the cabinet is ebonised and richly inlaid with engraved ivory panels. A recessed bank of small drawers surrounds a central cupboard, each drawer front meticulously decorated with hunting and pastoral scenes rendered in engraved ivory. The central door features a classical depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war.
The cabinet sits atop a later, custom-made stand, offering elevation and presence while preserving the integrity of the original piece. A beautiful fusion of utility and ornament, this cabinet would make a distinguished addition to any collection of early European decorative arts.
Ivory Exemption Declaration Number: Available on request.
Cabinet size: 45 cm wide, 23.5 cm deep, 38 cm high
