A French Renaissance Style Wood Carved Cabinet, 1893

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A French Renaissance Style Wood Carved Cabinet, 1893

About the Item

H.-A. Fourdinois Cabinet-maker (1830-1907) attributed to A Renaissance style wood carved cabinet France 1893 Height : 240 cm (94 1/2 in.) ; Width : 124 cm (48 3/4 in.) ; Depth : 56 cm (22 in.) A walnut cupboard, elaborately carved throughout, dated « 1893 » on the crest. The upper section with a pair of cherubs at the center of a balustrade ornamented with two-handled urns, two architectonic doors below, carved with lady and gentleman in niches surrounded by extensive carving with classical motifs. The lower section with two drawers above a standing female caryatid support at each front corner. The all reposing on four gadronned round feet. Biography The Fourdinois company was founded in 1835 by Alexandre-Georges Fourdinois (1799-1871). The Universal Exhibition held in London in 1851 was undoubtedly their first great artistic and public success. Winning the Great medal for a neo-Renaissance buffet triggered a competition among other cabinetmakers, as the press was unanimously greeting their success. His son Henri-Auguste (1830-1907) was taught design by the architect Duban, then by the silversmith Morel in London, before working with the bronze founder Paillard. He joined the firm in 1860. His talent and the high quality of his designs drew attention at the 1862 World Exhibition in London, where the jury awarded him two medals for « Excellence in Composition and Execution ». Henri-Auguste, now sole in charge, brought the firm to the summit of its achievements at the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris by winning the Grand Prix (classes 14 and 15) as well as at the 1878 Exhibition. The 1862-1880 period marks truly the peak for the Fourdinois house, which remains for many cabinet-makers, whether French, English or American, an example to follow.

Attributed to:
Henri-Auguste Fourdinois (Cabinetmaker)
Dimensions:
Height: 240 in (609.6 cm)Width: 124 in (314.96 cm)Depth: 56 in (142.24 cm)
Style:
Renaissance Revival (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1893
Condition:
Seller Location:
Paris, FR
Reference Number:
Seller: ref. 2007/371stDibs: LU104781185962