Carlo Bugatti (Italian,1856-1940) and Eugenio Quarti (1867-1929). Monumental Orientalist corner cabinet with profuse marquetry decoration in ebonized wood throughout. The lower section with a central cabinet with a glass door, flanked by two open shelves. The left side with three drawers; the right with an additional glass front cabinet. The asymmetrical center section with an open shelf backed with a three panel illustration on vellum depicting a scene of camel riders. The upper cabinet with three glass doors, each with North African-inspired decoration, surmounted by an elaborate marquetry top with soaring finials.

Provenance: Tajan, Paris, London, November 3, 2011, lot 64; From the Estate of Horst Rechelbacher, Osceola, Wisconsin.

Horst Rechelbacher, the founder of Aveda and Intelligent Nutrients, was a pioneer in the field of safe and eco-friendly cosmetics. The same curiosity that led him to explore ways to improve the beauty industry led him to travel the world, collecting rare and beautiful objects as he went. This sale features selections from that lifetime of eclectic and inspired collecting, including furniture by Carlo Bugatti, Gabriel Viardot, and Josef Hoffman; artworks by artists ranging from Old Masters to Salvador Dali to Arman; an impressive collection of Indian sculptures; and much more. Be sure to explore our timed-only online auction of other fascinating objects from this collection that will be posted in mid-August.
Height: 84 in x width: 50 in x depth: 33 in. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.