DESCRIPTION: Ex-Sotheby's Carlo Bugatti attributed Egyptian revival breakfront cabinet. Features a lacquered wood foundation with three hinged glass panel doors, supported by animalistic paw and knob feet, below ibis wing formed skirting. Designed with inlaid, exotic woods and mother of pearl, Egyptian themed motifs such as, (Pharaohs, Bird like imagery representing the goddess (Nekhbet) and mythology serpentine forms, throughout front and side panels. Interior houses modular shelving system with (11) wood shelf platforms, completed with lock and key entree. Sotheby's auction label at reverse of cabinet and at edge of shelf platforms: "Sotheby's New York, 64"
CIRCA: 19th Cent.
ORIGIN: Italy
DIMENSIONS: H: 68.5" x W: 18" x L: 59.5"
CONDITION: Wear to some inlays due to age. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.