French Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany and Coromandel Lacquer Cabinet by Fernand Kohl
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Description
A French ormolu-mounted mahogany, satine, and Chinese coromandel lacquer cabinet by Fernand Kohl, Paris, circa 1880.
Surmounted by a rectangular marble top, opening with two doors to an interior fitted with one shelf, and mirrored glass, above a frieze drawer with a push release button, on square tapering legs and toupie feet joined by an under-tier, the back stamped Fernand Kohl/ 55 rue traversière/ PARIS.
Fernand Kohl, situated at 55 Rue Traversiere in Paris, exhibited in the Paris Exhibition Universelle of 1889 where he obtained a bronze medal.
Literature: - Denise LeDoux-Lebard, Dictionnaire des Ebénistes et Menuisiers du 19e siècle, Les éditions de l'Amateur, 1989. A nearly identical cabinet was in collection Pierre Lecoules, Paris.
Measures: 63" high x 38" wide x 17" deep.
Very good condition. Ready to place. Normal wear consistent with age and use. -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: France Period: 19th Century Materials: Bronze, Ormolu, Marble, Mahogany, Lacquer Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1880 Styles / Movements: Traditional, Napoleon Incollect Reference #: 315117 -
Dimensions
W. 38 in; H. 63 in; Diam. 17 in; W. 96.52 cm; H. 160.02 cm; Diam. 43.18 cm;
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