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Day 3: Fine Art & Decorative Works

Sat, Jul 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jul 19, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1034

Rare Munich Biedermeier Reverse-Print

Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000

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Decorated Fruitwood Secrétaire attributed to Johann Georg Hiltl (1771-1845), Munich, circa 1820, the fall front finely decorated with reverse print probably depicting a scene of Rosenheim in Bavaria near Munich, with leafy frieze and flanked by leafy columns, fallboard opens to a fitted interior with similar printed decorative devices and ten drawers with central amphitheater, ebonized writing board over two cabinet doors, 55-3/4 x 41-1/2 x 17-1/4 in., excellent restored condition overall, scattered minor typical warping and cracks including to writing board (some color variation), minor cracks to lower doors, other typical surface wear and flaws. Provenance: Atlanta, Georgia Collection

Condition

excellent restored condition overall, scattered minor typical warping and cracks including to writing board (some color variation), minor cracks to lower doors, other typical surface wear and flaws