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Extraordinary Russian 19th Century Palace Size Renaissance style Carved Oak Armoire/Wardrobe

Extraordinary Russian 19th Century Palace Size Renaissance style Carved Oak Armoire/Wardrobe. Elaborately carved on four sides with an exceptional level of detail featuring Corinthian columns, arches, winged putti, turrets, urns, a hidden writing desk and secret compartments. Important symbolic devices include both the Russian Imperial Eagle as well as the Papal Insignia. Unsigned. Very good restored condition. Measures 136" H, 89" W, 35 D. Provenance: (reputed) specially created for the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia residence of Tsar Nicholas II. In 1935 the armoire appeared in Ghent, Belgium as part of the cargo of a freight ship. During World War II the armoire was on display in Ghent. The armoire was purchased in 2003 by the current owner from M. S. Rau Antiques, New Orleans. Purchase price $284,580.00. Shipping: Third party (estimate $80000-$120000)

Item Condition: See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (bidsquare@kodner.com). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Kodner Galleries shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Category: European Decorative Arts and Furniture

Estimate: $80000 - $120000

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