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French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Two-Door Vitrine

$62,790.95 USD On sale
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A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI Style mahogany and ormolu mounted two-door vitrine, after a model by Adam Weisweiler (French, 1744-1820) with two-doors below a finely chased and reticulated gilt bronze frieze with figures of goats, scrolling grape vines, and a Bacchanalian mask flanked by cornucopia.

The D-shape ends of curved glass raised on bronze mounted tapering square legs joined with a shelf and paneled back, Paris, circa 1890.
Measures: Height 85 inches (216 cm) Width 56 inches (142.3 cm) Depth 19 inches (48.3 cm)
Note: One original working key.
Ref.: A1561

Similar to: Adam Weisweiler (Cabinetmaker)
Dimensions: Height: 85 in (215.9 cm)Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
Style: Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques: Fabric, Glass, Mahogany, Ormolu
Place of Origin: France
Period: Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture: circa 1890
Condition: GOOD
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A truly stunning vitrine in very good condition. All gilding is original, with its original hand-blown glass panels. Very finely chased gilt-bronze mounts, probably by one of the renown Parisian Ébéniste of the period. Red fabric is original and worn.
Reference Number:
1LU1796212404821