Lot 431
  • 431

A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and satiné bombé vitrine cabinet Paris, circa 1890

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • mahogany, gilt-bronze, marble, glass
  • height 6 ft.; width 41 in.; depth 17 in.
  • 182.9 cm; 104.1 cm; 43.2 cm
brèche violette marble top, four adjustable glass shelves.

Condition

Overall good condition; the gilt-bronze mounts in good condition with nice color to the gilding and with some tarnishing and dirt in places; three corners lacking a molding to the cornice; interior now fitted with electric ights; overall with minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers consistent with age and use.
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