A Regence Style Gilt Bronze-mounted Marquetry Vitrine - Feb 17, 2015 | John Moran Auctioneers, Inc. In Ca
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A Regence style gilt bronze-mounted marquetry vitrine

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A Regence style gilt bronze-mounted marquetry vitrine
A Regence style gilt bronze-mounted marquetry vitrine
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Description
Mid to late 19th century, faintly stamped ''PS'', possibly for Paul Sormani (1817 - 1887 Paris), to verso of one bronze mount, the beveled-edge serpentine marble top over a gilt bronze haloed Apollo head surmounting a locking cabinet door with hand-painted Vernis Martin panel depicting Venus, the Graces and puttis at Vulcan's forge, enclosing a rosewood-interior cabinet with two adjustable shelves, flanked by two locking glazed cabinet doors each enclosing two shelves, the whole decorated throughout with marquetry, gilt bronze banding and rocaille, raised on short curved legs with paw sabots, with key, 51.25'' H x 67.75'' W x 21'' D, est: $5000/7000
Provenance: Private Collection, Pasadena, CA
Condition
Overall good condition. With scattered chips and losses to marble top; the largest an approximately 1.25'' x 1'' loss at rear edge. Later replaced back panels to glazed-front cabinets; each panel with a vertical split to center. Minor cracking to rear lower panel. Scattered minor losses, cracks, and chips to veneer; some repairs evident. Sun fading throughout. Scratches and gouges to center cabinet's interior shelves. Vernis Martin panel with crazing throughout, minor scratches and losses. Hinges and locks have been replaced; side doors difficult to open. Key functions in all locks.
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A Regence style gilt bronze-mounted marquetry vitrine

Estimate $5,000 - $7,000
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Starting Price $2,500
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