Credenza - Wood, Ormolu, Marble - French mobile
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Selected by Constance Rousseau
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Estimate € 1,000 - € 1,100
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Description from the seller
Extraordinary French Cabinet – With Gilded Bronzes and Mythological Relief
Dimensions: H 110 cm | W 120 cm | D 45 cm
A Masterpiece that Tells a Story of Love and Craftsmanship
In the heart of the Belle Époque, in a Parisian workshop bathed in the golden light of the Seine, a French cabinetmaker shaped this extraordinary work. With skilled hand and a romantic heart, he created not just a piece of furniture, but a tribute to refinement and feeling.
At the center, a hand-chased bronze bas-relief portrays a pastoral scene: two young mythological figures exchange a tender glance beneath a leafy tree. The detail of the garments, the expressive faces, and the natural setting speak of a time when art was a language of the soul.
Technical Details and Restoration
Materials: ebonized wood, gilded bronzes, brass inlays
Top: carved marble top
Interior: solid wood, with contoured shelves
Recent professional restoration, including:
Anti-woodworm treatment
Buff polishing
Touch-up of antique gold fillets painted by hand where missing
Cleaning and brilliance of the bronzes
This piece is ready for use, perfect to adorn a study, an entrance hall, or a classic living room. Every element has been treated with meticulous care to preserve the original spirit of the piece.
An Investment in Elegance
It is not just furniture, but a collectible destined to increase in value over time. Rare and complete in every element, it represents the meeting of art and functionality.
Let the story of this piece become part of yours.
Add it to your collection or give it new life in your home. True masterpieces do not age… they are passed down.
Extraordinary French Cabinet – With Gilded Bronzes and Mythological Relief
Dimensions: H 110 cm | W 120 cm | D 45 cm
A Masterpiece that Tells a Story of Love and Craftsmanship
In the heart of the Belle Époque, in a Parisian workshop bathed in the golden light of the Seine, a French cabinetmaker shaped this extraordinary work. With skilled hand and a romantic heart, he created not just a piece of furniture, but a tribute to refinement and feeling.
At the center, a hand-chased bronze bas-relief portrays a pastoral scene: two young mythological figures exchange a tender glance beneath a leafy tree. The detail of the garments, the expressive faces, and the natural setting speak of a time when art was a language of the soul.
Technical Details and Restoration
Materials: ebonized wood, gilded bronzes, brass inlays
Top: carved marble top
Interior: solid wood, with contoured shelves
Recent professional restoration, including:
Anti-woodworm treatment
Buff polishing
Touch-up of antique gold fillets painted by hand where missing
Cleaning and brilliance of the bronzes
This piece is ready for use, perfect to adorn a study, an entrance hall, or a classic living room. Every element has been treated with meticulous care to preserve the original spirit of the piece.
An Investment in Elegance
It is not just furniture, but a collectible destined to increase in value over time. Rare and complete in every element, it represents the meeting of art and functionality.
Let the story of this piece become part of yours.
Add it to your collection or give it new life in your home. True masterpieces do not age… they are passed down.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Napoleon III Style
Title additional information
French mobile
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Material
Marble, Ormolu, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
110 cm
Width
120 cm
Depth
45 cm
Estimated period
29th
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