Details
The central glazed door enclosing two shelves, flanked by paired columns in front of mirrored panels, flanked in turn by two mirrored doors enclosing a blue velvet lined interior with adjustable shelf, the plinth base with turned feet
43 in. (109 cm.) high; 78 in. (199 cm.) wide; 19 in. (48 cm.) deep
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Christie's, South Kensington, 23 February 2010, lot 275.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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Please note this lot is the property of a consumer. See H1 of the Conditions of Sale.
Sale Room Notice
This lot contains ivory material. Please note that from 19 January 2022, Christie’s is unable to import ivory lots into the EU. If you are a UK buyer, we request that you collect your purchase as soon as possible following the sale due to changing ivory regulations.
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Lot Essay

The inlaid frieze of this side cabinet, with its Grecian inspired motifs, is similar to the designs of Owen Jones, illustrated in Grammar of Ornament, 1856.

Post Lot Text

This lot contains ivory material. Please note that from 19 January 2022, Christie’s is unable to import ivory lots into the EU. If you are a UK buyer, we request that you collect your purchase as soon as possible following the sale due to changing ivory regulations.

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