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Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Corner Vitrines
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Impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted Kingwood and mahogany marquetry Encoigneurs, corner cabinets or vitrines, attributed to Paul Sormani. The upper section with molded cornice and shell cresting and enclosed by a bowed glazed panel door, the lower section surmounted by a marble top of arc-en-arbalète outline above two frieze drawers and cupboards below enclosed by tambour shutters, raised on short cabriole legs ending in foliate sabots, lock plates engraved 'Sormani PARIS.' Circa: Paris, 1875.
Height: 90 1/2 inches (230 cm).
Width: 44 inches (112 cm).
Depth: 29 inches (74 cm).
Sormani, Paul (1817-1877): Born in Venice, Paul Sormani set up in Paris in the middle of the 19th century. He specialized in creating furniture and works of art and was known for his high quality reproductions of Louis XV and XVI furniture with finely chased gilt bronze mounts as well as Boulle style pieces. Sormani usually engraved the lock-plate of some of his pieces, the bronze castings bare the intials "SP" on the reverse.
He exhibited at many Universal Exhibitions, like in Paris in 1855, where he was awarded a first class medal, in London in 1862 where he received another medal and yet again in Paris in 1867.
Everyone agreed that his creations revealed the highest standards of quality; during the 1867 Universal Exhibition the catalog described his work as follows: "Toute sa production révèle une qualité d’exécution de tout première ordre."
In 1867, he moved to 10. rue Charlot, Paris, where he met a great success until his death in 1877. His wife and son took over the business and later moved it to 134, Boulevard Haussmaun. From this date onwards pieces are normally signed “Veuve Sormani et Fils”.
- Attributed to:Paul Sormani (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 90.5 in (229.87 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Louis XV (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1875 or Later
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Overall Condition is very good with minor wear consistent with age and use. These cabinets were recently refinished and restored. They are ready to be used. They should be secured to the wall at installation. It has one key.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
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