A fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted tulipwood and mahogany vitrine Paris, the carcass 18th century, the bronze circa 1860 and earlier

surmounted by a molded brèche violette marble top above a long drawer fitted with cast vitruvian scrolls and two glazed cupboard doors within leaf cast borders and opening to two glass shelves, the sides similarly decorated, with scrolling acanthus cast chutes and sabots. 

Christie's, London, September 10, 1996, lot 320

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. The casting and chasing is very impressive and is consistent with mid-19th century high quality bronze work. Minor chips to marble edges. It was once broken on the left hand side now showing traces of repair and filler.
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