Object 5

Representative cabinet, probably masterpiece

The monumental cabinet corresponds in its quality workmanship, the choice of wood
The choice of wood, the façade structure and the overall proportions of Basel
Masterpieces from the first quarter of the 18th century. Of
exceptional quality is the vivid burl veneer, which imitates marble, but perhaps
but also imitates tortoise shell.

Object Description

Basel, around 1720 Walnut and walnut / maple burl (?) veneered on coniferous wood; iron, brassBequest Rudolf Brüderlin-RonusInv. 1927.9.

 
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