A Dutch oak beguine cupboard, early 19th century

细节

A Dutch oak beguine cupboard, early 19th century
the moulded cornice and channelled frieze above two cupboard doors each with twin rosette carving, the top door carved with the initials IHS and MAR, the lower door with ANA and a floral rosette between fluted uprights, on conforming stile feet -- 35in. (89cm.) wide See Illustration

拍品专文

The Beguine movement ran from the second half of the 18th century through to the 19th century when many of this type of cupboard were made.
Included in this lot is literature regarding this period and style of furniture manufacture.