Rare and decorative painted cupboard with an 18th-century raised section, in practically intact condition, with patina and signs of aging consistent with its age. Austro-Hungarian Empire, likely from the Salzburg area. Featuring a rare and unusual painted urban scene depicting a castle or castle chapel (a rare occurrence for these pieces of furniture, which normally featured flowers or religious subjects). The marbled yellow background is also noteworthy and rare. Austrian painted furniture with a marbled background instead of a solid color is very rare and sought after. Works with original and untouched paint are very rare and now almost exclusively preserved in museums. Austria, folk art from the 18th century, likely the first half, as evidenced by the hardware, patina, technique, pigment oxidation, and the base of the raised section with a Rococo-style niche. Max. width 88 cm, max. height 170 cm, max. base depth 38 cm, max. raised section depth 32 cm, height of raised section alone 81 cm, max. width of raised section 81 cm. Also perfect for contrasting with high-end modern furniture for an ensemble of original and refined elegance.
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