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19th Century Louis XV Style Vernis Martin Bombe Vitrine with Serpentine Glass

$3,269.83
$5,030.5135% Off
£2,423.12
£3,727.8835% Off
€2,730
€4,20035% Off
CA$4,463.94
CA$6,867.6035% Off
A$4,965.95
A$7,639.9235% Off
CHF 2,603.21
CHF 4,004.9435% Off
MX$60,682.69
MX$93,357.9835% Off
NOK 33,148.67
NOK 50,997.9535% Off
SEK 31,204.88
SEK 48,007.5135% Off
DKK 20,785.98
DKK 31,978.4335% Off
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About the Item

A classic Louis XV style vernis Martin display vitrine with serpentine glass door. Luxurious rococo revival elements are in full force here, curving wood veneer and glass surfaces offset by vine-like ribbons of ormolu bronze detailing, with lush green velvet interior set atop cabriole legs tipped with decorative sabots. At center is a hand-painted “fêtes galantes” scene of a gentleman courting his lady, signed "Dumas", on varnished panel in the vernis Martin style. On either side are accompanying landscape scenes. This type of lacquered finish used in European furniture making was perfected by the Martin brothers in France, imitating the decorative paneling imported from China. The vitrine is solid and stands sturdily, and comes with a key for its working lock.
  • Similar to:
    Vernis Martin (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 66.93 in (170 cm)Width: 33.47 in (85 cm)Depth: 20.48 in (52 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Glass,Ormolu,Wood,Hand-Painted,Joinery,Varnished,Veneer
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3306124613462

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