Numismatist cabinet in wood and blackened wood veneer. The hinged lid reveals a niche with red felt. The front panel, also hinged, reveals sixteen drawers with turned bone handles. Interior adorned with five embroidered pieces and the engraved portrait of Charles Duc de Croy et d'Arschot. Key present. 17th century. One side handle to be reattached, a second one missing, accidents and damage to the veneer, wood and frames. H_28 L_35 W_21 cm

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.