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Rare cabinet by Tomaso Buzzi, c. 1930, Cabinet features ornately detailed marquetry depicting the entrance to the ‘Bosphorus Straits’, a variety of seafaring v, sold Oct 2026Photo © Wright — view this lot on Wright ↗

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Rare cabinet

Tomaso Buzzi (1900–1981) · c. 1930

$48,640 price realized incl. premium

≈ £36,293≈ €43,297

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As published: “Cabinet features ornately detailed marquetry depicting the entrance to the ‘Bosphorus Straits’, a variety of seafaring vessels, marine life and historic, regional architectural landmarks, along with two doors concealing two shelves, one drop-down door concealing storage, and one drawer. Brass label to interior 'Liceu de Artes e Officios S. Paulo'”
Category
Furniture (named makers)
Dimensions
35¾ h x 63⅝ w x 20½ d in (91 x 162 x 52 cm)
Auction house
Wright
Sale
Design (auctions/2026/10/design)
Date
October 21, 2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Lot
364
Estimate
$20,000 (≈ £14,923) (≈ €17,803)
Source
Auction house wright20.com ↗
Retrieved Oct 28, 2026

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