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French onyx and enamel miniature table cabinet

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
French onyx and enamel miniature table cabinet
French, early 20th Century
Height 56cm, width 39cm, depth 17cm

This elegant dressing table cabinet uses luxurious materials on a delicate scale, resulting in a piece that is both practical and luxurious.

The cabinet is crafted in green onyx and set with contrasting pink, veined marble, and has an architectural design, formed as a three-tiered structure. Its curved upper pediment is mounted with a gilt bronze shield with feathers, and each of the three tiers are distinguished by pierced, gilt bronze galleries which offer decorative display surfaces. The galleries are further ornamented with exquisite hanging lobes of champleve enamel patternwork.

The front of the cabinet is set with a large, rectangular mirror, which is framed with beaded gilt bronze and further decorated with champleve enamel lobes around the edges. The mirror can be opened at a clasp, and it swings forward as a door to reveal two interior onyx shelves. The entire cabinet is set upon a rectangular base, all sitting on intricately cast gilt bronze feet.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Champlevé enamel, marble, mirror, onyx, ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	15508
Incollect Reference #:	409835

Dimensions

W.	15.35 in;	H.	22.05 in;	D.	6.69 in;
W.	39 cm;	H.	56 cm;	D.	17 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.