A carved giltwood overdoor monogrammed "FR" - image-1

Lot 381 Dα

A carved giltwood overdoor monogrammed "FR"

Auction 1084 - overview Berlin
03.05.2017, 18:00 - The Berlin Sale
Estimate: 5.000 € - 10.000 €
Result: 6.200 € (incl. premium)

A carved giltwood overdoor monogrammed "FR"

A rare decorative piece from one of Frederick II's palaces. Trellis pattern framed by acanthus vines and volutes around a central cartouche flanked by two crowned eagles holding sceptres. With minor defects and older restorations, additions (sceptre), retouches and overpainting. H 57, W 169 cm.
Berlin / Potsdam, mid-18th C.

Provenance

Formerly the Preussag Collection.