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Pierre Gole (c. 1620–1685)?, Paris, c. 1645–1650, oak and softwood, veneered with ebony, rosewood and tulipwood, and bone
During the early 17th century cabinetmakers from the Netherlands and Germany established themselves in Paris and introduced the art of veneered furniture. This involved covering inferior wood carcasses with thin layers of exotic and expensive woods. This ebonyveneered cabinet is an example of the production that arose at that time. It features carved biblical scenes and has a richly ornamented interior.
- Artwork typefurniture, case furniture, collector's cabinet
- Object numberBK-16117
- Dimensionswidth 180.0 cm x depth 67.0 cm, height 212.0 cm x width 185.0 cm x depth 68.5 cm