A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style Kingwood and ormolu-mounted single-door Vitrine, the demilune shaped cabinet with and arched bonnet, molded trim above a bombé glazed door framed with rocaille within a “C” scroll and stylized acanthus cast encadrements issuing shaped circular foliate and budding branch reticulated bronzes over similarly molded pierced “C” scrolled and blossoming stem mounts cornered by berried laurel intertwined with lattice form details flanked by corners of chutes issued from curling floral foliate bronze mounts ending in curling shell and leafy branches on paw feet enclosed by bombé glazes sides centering similarly cast bronzes, bearing the inscription to one corner mount, ‘F. Linke’. The interior upholstered with a recent burgundy red velvet, Paris, circa 1900.
Measures: Height 77 1/2 inches (196.9 cm)
Width 60 inches (152.4 cm)
Depth 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm).
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Similar to:François Linke (Cabinetmaker)
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Dimensions:Height: 77.5 in (196.85 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
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Style:Louis XV(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Blown GlassBronzeKingwoodOrmoluGiltVeneer
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:1900-1909
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
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Condition:GoodAdditions or alterations made to the original: Some of the cast ormolu added later. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. A truly stunning looking vitrine in excellent condition. The case is as dated, *some gilt-bronze mount are later. It has one functioning original key. Minor veneer touch-ups (see all images) consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: Ref.: A1815Seller: LU179629999743
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