Beautiful 18th century statue cabinet. ‘Beeldenkast’, or ‘Buffetkast’.
Sideboard does not give the proper expression.
This statue cabinet was made in the province of Zeeland due to some style characteristics.
Very richly executed.
This style is typical of the Dutch Renaissance, derived from the 15th and 16th century Italian Renaissance.
This style became particularly popular in the Protestant Netherlands because it also marked a break with the old Roman Catholic period and welcomed Humanism.
It brought a new identity to the population, for the people in Zeeland , altough close to Antwerp were strict Protestant.
A striking style characteristic for Zeeuws is the general wealth of ornamentation and the cornice panels of the doors.
This cupboard is clearly not 17th century but 18th century because it was originally made on ball feet. At the time people thought that was the way it should be.
It may even be late 18th century because this style remained extremely popular in this province.
The beautiful blonde oak with the beautiful 'tiger stripes' drawing in the grain is striking - a result of the wood being quarter sawn.
Characteristic of this type of furniture is the recessed top cabinet and the statues on the corners that support the hood that comes forward again.
The statues are 63 cm high and very beautifully carved.
Behind them caryatids on tapering shafts next to the doors.
Three beautifully carved heads in the frieze below the cornice.
High-quality furniture art.
The last photo is of two drawers lined with green felt, (clean and in good condition) with holders to store (silver) cutlery. They are not original, so I took them out for the photos.
I'll include them, of course, because you might find it practical.
