LOUIS XV/XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY PETITE BIBLIOTEQUE
1880-1890, of rectangular form with two open shelves and an inset brass grille at each side, raised on slightly flared legs; applied with gilt bronze mounts.
Height 34 in. Width 21 in., Depth 14 in.
Attributed to A. Cheveri, Petite Bibliotque. Paris, Circa 1890.
Acajou and brass trellis sides, one drawer, Antiquits LECOULES, 62 rue Taitbout, Paris paper label to the underneath.
Provenance:
Formerly from the Collection Pierre Lecoules
Literature:
D. Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Franais du XIX Sicle, p. 126
Chevri was recorded from 1878 at 11 rue de Portefoin, at 7 rue Braque in 1878 and finally at 7 rue de Balleyme at the turn of the last century. He participated in both the 1878 and 1889 Universal Exhibitions, being awarded bronze and silver medals, respectively.

IN GOOD CONDITION. good quality gilding and bronze casting, a few niks to edges of legs


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