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an old wooden chest sitting on top of a table next to a wooden tablean image of an old wooden bench with a table underneath ita wooden door with a metal latch on itan old wooden chest with intricate carvings and metal handlesseveral pieces of wood stacked on top of each other on a wooden floor
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1157 - Cabinet known as ‘El Escorial’, 16th century – Herrerian sty…
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Estimate €1,800 - €7,000
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Cabinet known as ‘El Escorial’, 16th century – Herrerian style, Spain, 16th century An elegant 17th-century Spanish cabinet (vargueño), finely crafted from walnut and exotic woods. The drop-front reveals a richly decorated interior featuring lemonwood marquetry, numerous small drawers and a secret compartment cleverly concealed within one of them. The original wrought-iron fittings, bearing traces of gilding, remain intact, attesting to the cabinet’s authenticity and craftsmanship. The shelf on which it rests is a later addition. This type of cabinet was traditionally used to store documents and precious objects and represents the pinnacle of Spanish artistry and refinement during the Baroque period. Dimensions: • Overall dimensions (with shelf): 140 × 127 × 53 cm • Cabinet dimensions: 102 × 60 × 42 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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