A Danish Louis XVI mahogany bureau cabinet with two doors flanked by corner quarter columns, gilt bronze capitals and bases, fall front enclosing fitted interior, inlaid with rosettes and strips of light wood. Late 18th century. H. 225 cm. W. 125 cm. D. 61 cm. According to information, the bureau once belonged to Princess Louise Augusta, the daughter of Caroline Mathilde and Struensee, and was moved to Augustenborg Castle on her marriage in 1786 to the Duke of Augustenborg, Frederik Christian. On the death of Louise Augusta in 1843 the bureau passed to her lady-in-waiting, Henriette Hattensen, in whose family it has been passed down. One instance of this was that it remained for 56 years in the home of the writer and librarian Julius Clausen, until acquired by the present owner. Written material is included: “Minderige møbler”, undated newspaper clipping, Politikken. “Et brev fra Julius Clausen til Vigge Friderichsen, 1950” also a print of posten i rex, Det Kongelige Biblioteks database. Article on Julius Clausen, Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, newest edition. Slægtstavlesamlingen (Collection of family trees), 1932.
Condition report on request. Please contact: furniture@bruun-rasmussen.dk
A Danish Louis XVI mahogany bureau cabinet with two doors flanked by corner quarter columns, gilt bronze capitals and bases, fall front enclosing fitted interior, inlaid with rosettes and strips of light wood. Late 18th century. H. 225 cm. W. 125 cm. D. 61 cm. According to information, the bureau once belonged to Princess Louise Augusta, the daughter of Caroline Mathilde and Struensee, and was moved to Augustenborg Castle on her marriage in 1786 to the Duke of Augustenborg, Frederik Christian. On the death of Louise Augusta in 1843 the bureau passed to her lady-in-waiting, Henriette Hattensen, in whose family it has been passed down. One instance of this was that it remained for 56 years in the home of the writer and librarian Julius Clausen, until acquired by the present owner. Written material is included: “Minderige møbler”, undated newspaper clipping, Politikken. “Et brev fra Julius Clausen til Vigge Friderichsen, 1950” also a print of posten i rex, Det Kongelige Biblioteks database. Article on Julius Clausen, Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, newest edition. Slægtstavlesamlingen (Collection of family trees), 1932.
Condition report on request. Please contact: furniture@bruun-rasmussen.dk
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