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1953 - Baroque tabernacle secretary desk from a noble estate.
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Baroque tabernacle secretary desk from a noble estate. Dated on the front: 1761. Southern Germany. Walnut, burl wood veneer, with light-colored thread inlays and restored brass hardware. 188 x 125.5 x 67 cm. 3-drawer base section, slanted writing flap with 2 flanking drawers, recessed upper section with a central door and 8 small drawers. On the central door, a depiction of the Crucifixion of Christ in black lacquer painting. Presumably restored in the past with additions; shows signs of age; veneer defects; inactive Anobium beetle infestation. Locks replaced; 1 missing. Label on the back: “Imperial and Royal Austrian State Railways: From Launsdorf to Graz.” 1 key. Provenance: From a private collection, formerly owned by General Moritz von Wiktorin. See also Cat. No. 633: Letter of Nobility from the same estate. For this lot, we recommend personal pickup, delivery by a freight forwarder, or shipping via ThePackengers. Bidding time: Oct. 29, 2026 | estimated 7:16 p.m. (CET) Baroque tabernacle-style secretary desk from a noble estate. Dated on the front: 1761. Southern Germany. Walnut, burl veneer, with light-colored thread inlays and complementary brass hardware. 188 x 125.5 x 67 cm. 3-drawer chest base, slanted writing flap with 2 flanking drawers, recessed upper section with a central door and 8 small drawers. On the central door, a depiction of the Crucifixion of Christ in Schwarzlot painting. Presumably restored long ago with additions; shows signs of age, veneer defects, and a dormant woodworm infestation. Locks have been replaced; 1 is missing. Label on the back: “Imperial and Royal Austrian State Railways from Launsdorf to Graz.” 1 key. Provenance: From a private collection, formerly owned by General Moritz von Wiktorin. See also Cat. No. 633, Letter of Nobility from the same estate. For this lot, we recommend in-person pickup, fine art transport, or shipping via ThePackengers. Call time is Oct. 29, 2026 | estimated time: 7:16 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be viewed only as an aid—not as a legally binding statement regarding the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.
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