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silla was born out of a passion for beautiful objects: special pieces with aesthetic and historical significance. In 2009, after years of collecting, Andrew Silla and his wife Grace began to work privately with clients from their residence in Southern Maryland. Quickly outgrowing the space, the business was moved from Maryland to Pennsylvania in 2012 and after several warehouse location changes it was firmly settled in the present brick-and-mortar location in downtown Shippensburg.

The 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery is home to a large collection of works of art and estate jewelry. We specialize in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 with a particular emphasis on the Animaliers and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display.

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Art Nouveau Miniature Vanity Display Chest | Circa 1920

Regular: $2,875.00
Sale: $2,443.00
SKU:
009TJF18L
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JUGENDSTIL MARQUETRY INLAID VANITY CABINET
Probably Austrian, circa 1920s
Item # 009TJF18L 

A rare gem, this Jugendstil period table-top vanity is a most fine presentation piece of the highest quality. The use of vibrant ebony veneers with pleasing symmetrical horizontal grain patterns around the body creates a distinct contrast against the brighter solid walnut in the apron and frame; the front doors are marquetry inlaid with alternating light-and-dark burled walnut to create domed panels with a three-leaf pattern raised on a spear. They are monogrammed "L N" and the keyhole is positioned perfectly within one of the leaf inlays.

The doors open to reveal a shelved interior flanking a framed mirror, both doors also mirrored and mirrored glass finishing the bottom of the cabinet. It is raised over a molded solid walnut base with a scalloped apron and outward splayed legs with padded feet. Other than the loss to the back left foot, the cabinet remains in exquisite original condition.


Measurements: 23 1/4" H x 9" D x 23" W

Condition Report:
Loss to back left foot. Silvering loss to mirror. Stains to shelves inside of cabinet. Original finish with minor scuffs and abrasions consistent with age - overall a very fine presentation.