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Large Vernis Martin Display Cabinet

$20,892.91
£15,000
€17,737.91
CA$28,440.47
A$31,878.10
CHF 16,597.99
MX$389,245.27
NOK 210,734.20
SEK 199,757.07
DKK 132,344.02
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About the Item

Large early 20th century French gilt metal mounted vitrine, serpentine and bombe form, C-scroll pediment decorated with extending flower heads, shaped front enclosed by single glazed door and glazed with shaped glass panes with foliate cast edging, floral pattern silk lined interior fitted with two glass shelves and one lined shelf, hand painted with Vernis Martin design panels depicting garden courting scene and putti, on cabriole supports mounted by shell and C-scroll mounts. This piece remains in very good condition for its age. Width: 162cm Depth: 55cm Height: 243cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 95.67 in (243 cm)Width: 63.78 in (162 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Chelmsford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: S27-10481stDibs: LU2494342687982

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