A French carved walnut armoire à deux corps Louis XIII, early 17th Century and later

with a marble inlaid panel on the frieze beneath the cresting, the upper part with two cupboard doors decorated with female figures above two drawers, the lower section with two drawers above two doors decorated with male figures, with a white painted inventory mark 'Vier Jahreszeiten H.43a' on the back of the base and 'Vier Jahreszeiten H.43b' on the back of the top, alterations and restorations

Formerly in the collection of Georg Hirth (1841-1916), Munich
Acquired by Drey from the heirs of the above in 1918

In overall good order. The cresting is probably missing the central figure in the niche. Chips, marks and stains throughout consistent with age and use. Very decorative.
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Georg Hirth (1841-1916)
Georg Hirth was a celebrated author, journalist and publisher living in Munich. He published many important books and articles about Renaissance art and founded the magazine "Jugend" in 1896 which soon became the pre-eminent voice of the Munich Art Scene andname-giver of the Jugendstil epoch.