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Gilt bronze mounted mahogany side cabinet by Mercier Freres

Creator: Mercier Frères
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Gilt bronze mounted mahogany side cabinet by Mercier Freres
French, late 19th Century
Height 98cm, width 132.5cm, depth 55cm

This superb buffet cabinet is by Mercier Fr猫res, one of the leading manufacturers of furniture working in Paris during the 19th Century.

The cabinet is crafted from mahogany and is adorned with a host of fine gilt bronze mounts. The top of the cabinet is finished with a rounded-edge grey marble plateau, below which are twin shallow frieze drawers set above a shelf with a mirrored backing. Below the shelf are twin locking cupboard doors, their fronts finished with parquetry and bordered with black wood and a series of Neoclassical style gilt bronze mounts. The sides of the cabinet are similarly decorated, adorned with parquetry and further gilt bronze mounts.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, marble, mirror, ormolu, parquetry.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	14000c
Incollect Reference #:	441636

Dimensions

W.	52.17 in;	H.	38.58 in;	D.	21.65 in;
W.	132.5 cm;	H.	98 cm;	D.	55 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.