Description
Whimsical vintage custom Trompe l’oeil cabinet adorned with lithographic depictions of 18th Century Hot Air Balloon Illustrations by German Artist K.G. Lohse including his famous work ‘The ascension of Margat and his stag Coco.’ Includes the two original handmade sunburst skeleton keys. The upper compartment opens to reveal three adjustable shelves and has four ornate exposed blackened bronze hinges. The lower cabinet has one fixed shelf Relates to the work of Piero Fornasetti and Aldo Tura. Unfortunately, this piece is unmarked. Likely produced late 1960s to early 1970s.