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The Richly Exuberant Louis XIII Style

Result EUR19,968
Published on , by Philippe Dufour
Auction on 07 November 2020 - 14:00 (CET) - 9, rue Pierre-Corneille - 27700 Les Andelys

This sale was headed by an exquisite Cabinet from the first decades of the 17th century, pre-empted for a major museum soon to open.

Paris, c. 1630. Louis XIII period cabinet in carved ebony, engraved ebony and darkened... The Richly Exuberant Louis XIII Style

Paris, c. 1630. Louis XIII period cabinet in carved ebony, engraved ebony and darkened wood, 189.5 x 169 x 59 cm (74.6 x 66.5 x 23.2 in).
Result: €19,968

This imposing cabinet seems to illustrate every aspect of the Louis XIII style in terms of luxury and virtuosity—mainly through its material, carved and…
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