Rare and decorative painted cupboard with an 18th-century upper section in practically intact condition, including the paintwork. Austro-Hungarian Empire, likely from the Salzburg area. Featuring a rare and unusual urban scene depicting a castle or a castle's chapel (rare for these pieces, which usually depicted flowers or religious subjects). The marbleized yellow background is also noteworthy and rare. Austrian painted furniture with a marbleized background rather than a solid color is highly sought after. Works with original, untouched paint are very rare and now mostly preserved in museums. Austria, 18th-century folk art, likely the first half, as evidenced by the hardware, patina, production technique, pigment oxidation, and the base of the upper section with a Rococo-style niche movement. Max width: 88 cm, max height: 170 cm, max base depth: 38 cm, max upper section depth: 32 cm, upper section height alone: 81 cm, max upper section width: 81 cm. Also perfect for pairing with high-end modern furniture for a combination of original and refined elegance.
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