#230

Rare Grand German Room from the Biedermeier Era with Chinoiserie Papers
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$2,750
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Description
49" (124 cm.) l. x 19"h. x 20"d. The large two-room wooden doll house has papered exterior to simulate marble,four large windows,double opening doors between the rooms,and original interior floor paper to simulate parquet,and wall paper in the Chinoiserie style with black paper borders,and gilt edging. The rooms have antique maroon silk and velvet curtains and valances with gold braid and pom-poms. and the furnishings include crystal chandelier,rare velvet-upholstered oak furnishings,maroon velvet upholstered furnishings,marble top pieces and tall chests,Accessories include grand ormolu hall mirror,well-laden tables of soft pewter,salon dog,wonderful prints and wall hangings,needlework carpets,and more. The house is attended by three gentlemen (two with moustache) and a lady. Good condition,with some separation,one trim missing on double door,paper is original albeit worn. Germany,circa 1875,rare early room in grand size.