A Main Franconian marquetry bureau bookcase from a princely estate

A Main Franconian marquetry bureau bookcase from a princely estate Walnut, walnut root, plum, pear, cherry on softwood, solid walnut, gold-plated brass fittings, wrought-iron locks, interior lined with marbled printed paper. Three-drawer commode with curved front and sides, resting on volute feet and a carved frame; four sculpted pilasters with volute ends at the corners. Separately crafted top cabinet on carved legs and volute feet. Above the central convex tabernacle compartment sits a high-arched gable; on either side are three drawers each with concave fronts. All visible surfaces decorated with cube marquetry; on the top of the dresser, two panels with scrollwork. A conjoined double “L” brand mark on the backs of the commode and top section. Height 216, width 152, depth 68.5 cm. Attributed to Würzburg, c. 1750–60.

Estimation:€15,000

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