Continental Neoclassical Giltwood Cabinet

19th century, the heavily molded cornice surmounted by a broken hippogriff pediment centering an urn finial, flanked to either side by kylix finials and shaped scrolling panels, above a frieze with incised lines and dolphin designs, over four cupboard doors, the center two slightly domed, all inset with a glazed panel and backed by fabric panels, divided by freestanding, fluted Corinthian columns with theatrical masque block headers, the lower section fitted with four cupboard doors, all glazed and fabric lined en suite and divided by engaged cluster columns ending in paw feet on a plinth base, the whole richly ornamented with incised scrolling foliate accents.
h. 114", w. 132", d. 19"

Provenance: Buzz Harper Antiques, Natchez, Mississippi.

In as-found condition. The top crest elements have various scattered, small losses and repairs. There are other numerous small losses to the moldings and applied carvings throughout. The upper doors have roughness and edge damage along their top edges. The lower doors with similar losses. All of the doors have wear to their lower edges and chipping from use. Many need attention at the corners where the pin hinge is mounted. The gilding appears original with scattered wear and areas of chipping and flaking. There are losses to the carved paw feet on the lower pilasters. Some scattered, small moldings missing. Minor, old insect activity. NOTE: Completely dismantles into approximately 25-30 parts.