Exceptional two-part walnut cabinet opening with four leaves - Lot 155

Exceptional two-part walnut cabinet opening with four leaves and two drawers in the waistband, the upper part recessed. The broken pediment features a central male torso encased in foliage, flanked by two Burgundian curly cabbages. The leaves are carved with a fluted column portico, with a broken pediment adorned with eagles, trophies and garlands. A niche in the center contains statues of Amphitrite and Mars. The jambs are adorned with sheathed figures, howling masks, falling piastres and lion's feet. The central frame contains the keyhole in the mask's mouth. The lower part is adorned with sphinxes, harpies, sheathed torsos emerging from curly cabbages and masks. The jambs are carved with terms and bearded figures. Sides with raised panels, mirror and Burgundian cabbages. Burgundy, Hugues Sambin school, late 16th century H. 218 cm W. 142 cm D. 57 cm (accidents and missing parts)