‘French’ cabinet proves to be Anglo-Dutch rarity
One of the most unusual and interesting pieces in Sotheby’s December 11 sale of Continental furniture was the 19th century English boulle cabinet shown right set with a rare 17th century Dutch mother-of-pearl and hardstone inlaid panel depicting a Vanitas subject.
The cabinet was acquired by the vendor’s family from the purchaser, who bought it in 1937 at a Sothe…