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A rare and spectacular cabinet with a dynamic architectural design, crafted from molded and ribbed solid beech, opening at the front with two large, double-tiered, solid doors. It is surmounted by an open niche forming an upper gallery, framed by curved lateral wings supported by openwork consoles with whiplash lines. The whole rests on straight legs with a shaped lower rail. The front displays an exceptional continuous marquetry panel of carefully selected native and precious woods (walnut, curly maple, ash, ebony, rosewood). The sides feature panels veneered in field ash. (Tamo)
Upper register: Beneath cascading garlands of flowering wisteria, the scene depicts a vast coastal landscape enlivened by two sailing boats—one manned by a boatman, the other gliding beneath the flight of a seabird—on shimmering water rendered by the moiré grain of the wood.
Lower register: Extending the maritime perspective, the lower panels illustrate a steep bank planted with tall, slender cypress trees, overflown by two large seabirds with outstretched wings.
The original keyhole escutcheons are made of finely chased brass with Art Nouveau vegetal decoration.
Circa 1900-1910
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