Antique Flemish Painted Polychrome Corner Cabinet Christ Nativity Magi 1760 Drawings & Prints painted on an ivory wafer

painted on an ivory wafer and signed "Smart" to the lower right hand side

The bronzes are both cast by lost wax (cire perdue) method and are beautifully patinated

most are either in Museums or located in 15th & 16th century period buildings & churches

the other with a roundel of flowers & leaves

pastels and prints featuring the human figure

Antique Flemish Painted Polychrome Corner Cabinet Christ Nativity Magi 1760 Drawings & Prints painted on an ivory waferA rare antique Flemish Dutch polychrome corner cabinet, painted with the nativity scene of Jesus, Holland circa 1760. The two door bow fronted cabinet having an original painting of the Adoration of the Christ Child", it depicts Mary & Joseph presenting Jesus to the Magi or Three Wise Men Kings. Each door with a brass escutcheon lock plate and pierced brass 'butterfly' hinges, the doors enclose three original shelves. The cabinet is in good condition