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Fine Antique French Kingwood Vitrine Cabinet by G. Durand, C.1900
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Fine Antique French Kingwood Vitrine Cabinet by G. Durand, C.1900

19th century
Description

A fine antique French Kingwood vitrine by G. Durand (c.1900), featuring original Breccia marble top, gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, glazed door and sides, and three adjustable glass shelves.

A quality Parisian piece with beautifully figured veneers and crisp casting-perfect for showcasing porcelain, glass or curios.

About the Maker:

Gervais-Maximilien-Eugène Durand established the Maison Durand firm in 1870, specialising in 18th century style furniture of the highest quality. The workshop gained great acclaim at the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle, where Durand was awarded a silver medal and praised as “un ébéniste aussi habile que modeste…”. In 1890, Durand’s son Frédéric-Louis joined the business, renamed Durand & Fils.

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a cabinet by one of France’s most celebrated ébénistes of the 19th century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Kingwood Vitrine Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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SA1188006
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A fine antique French Kingwood vitrine by G. Durand (c.
1900), featuring original Breccia marble top, gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, glazed door and sides, and three adjustable glass shelves.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

A quality Parisian piece with beautifully figured veneers and crisp casting-perfect for showcasing porcelain, glass or curios.

fig 1. A French kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring gilt-bronze mounts, a marble top, a glazed single door, glass shelves, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Fine Antique French Kingwood Vitrine Cabinet by G. Durand, C.1900

About the Maker:

Gervais-Maximilien-Eugène Durand established the Maison Durand firm in 1870, specialising in 18th century style furniture of the highest quality. The workshop gained great acclaim at the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle, where Durand was awarded a silver medal and praised as “un ébéniste aussi habile que modeste…”. In 1890, Durand’s son Frédéric-Louis joined the business, renamed Durand & Fils.

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a cabinet by one of France’s most celebrated ébénistes of the 19th century.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this French Kingwood Vitrine Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188006
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Fine Antique French Kingwood Vitrine Cabinet by G. Durand, C.1900

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A French kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring gilt-bronze mounts, a marble top, a glazed single door, glass shelves, and cabriole legs.
Fine Antique French Kingwood Vitrine Cabinet by G. Durand, c.1900
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A French kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring gilt-bronze mounts, a marble top, a glazed single door, glass shelves, and cabriole legs.
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A French Louis XV revival vitrine cabinet is characterised by curved lines, cabriole legs, glazed doors, and ornamental gilt-bronze mounts. Popularised in late nineteenth-century France, these cabinets were crafted to display porcelain and decorative arts.

Kingwood vitrines feature cross-banded kingwood or tulipwood veneers over an oak or pine carcass. They typically include cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, hand-cut glass panels, mirrored backings, and shaped marble tops.

Authentic pieces feature finely chased gilt-bronze mounts fastened with original screws, hand-bevelled glass panels, and dovetail joints on structural framing. Stamped signatures from maker workshops or bronze founders are also key indicators.

Position the vitrine as a focal statement in a dining room, hallway, or drawing room. Utilize the internal glass shelves to display modern sculpture, ceramics, or glass objects to create contrast against historic woodwork.

Dust wood veneers regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, keeping the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lift. Clean gilt-bronze mounts gently using a soft brush, avoiding chemical polishes that strip protective patinas.
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