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A French 19th-20th C. Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Commode Vitrine Server

$28,650
£22,001.97
€25,213.98
CA$40,332.12
A$45,180.89
CHF 23,543.36
MX$551,113.63
NOK 299,182.15
SEK 282,107.45
DKK 188,190.28

About the Item

A Fine and Rare French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Mahogany and Satiné Parquetry Vitrine Commode-Server, attributed to Maison Forest. The rectangular body surmounted by a brèche violette marble top above a frieze with scrolled ormolu mounts and allegorical corner mounts, all above an ormolu framed parquetry central door with corner rossettes, flanked by a pair of paneled glass vitrine doors with lined burgundy fabric interior wooden shelves. One lock removed to reveal the locksmith's mark E. Schmidt / à Paris. Circa: Paris, 1900. Le Maison Forest was established at in Paris at 14 rue Pierre-Picard in 1883 and also at 31 rue Cambacéres. The firm was renown for their production of high quality furnishings inspired by models of period French Master ébénistes in the Louis XIV, XV and XVI styles as well as Empire style with fine gilt-bronze mounts, parquetry and marquetry. References: Denise Ledoux-Lebard, Les ébénistes Parisiens du XIXe siècle (1795-1870), 1965:39. Denise LeDoux-Lebard ~ Les Ebénistes du XIXe siècle, Les Editions de l'Amateur Paris, 1984 - Page 555. Height: 39 1/2 inches (100.3 cm) Width: 60 inches (152.4 cm) Depth: 21 3/4 inches (55.3 cm)
  • Attributed to:
    Maison Forest (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 21.75 in (55.25 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa: Paris, 1900
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A truly beautiful commode or server for a dining room. Overall condition is very good having recently been refinished and restored. Please view all images and video for an accurate condition view.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A2168 - Lot 47131stDibs: LU1796241405872

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