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French Vernis Martin Mahogany Vitrine
Camden Antiques
for sale €1,931     $2,096
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French Vernis Martin Mahogany Vitrine

19th century
For Sale by Camden Antiques
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A splendid late 19th century French mahogany vitrine , decorated in the Vernis Martin style. Of very good construction in solid mahogany (with a good colour and patina) and embellished throughout with crisp gilt metal mounts. Decorated with classical hand-painted scenes in the Vernis Martin style. The whole cabinet is surmounted by a varigated rouge marble top surrounded by a pierced fretwork brass gallery. The single central glazed door opens to access a lined and shelved interior. The sides of the cabinet are of concave form. Offered for sale in excellent original condition, ready to go straight into the home. Working key provided.

Dimensions:

Width 70cms

Depth 30cms

Height 139cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this Vernis Martin Mahogany Vitrine to the 1890s.

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SA1218433
Dealers Internal Reference
18441
Description
A splendid late 19th century French mahogany vitrine , decorated in the Vernis Martin style.
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Of very good construction in solid mahogany (with a good colour and patina) and embellished throughout with crisp gilt metal mounts.
Camden Antiques

Decorated with classical hand-painted scenes in the Vernis Martin style. The whole cabinet is surmounted by a varigated rouge marble top surrounded by a pierced fretwork brass gallery. The single central glazed door opens to access a lined and shelved interior. The sides of the cabinet are of concave form. Offered for sale in excellent original condition, ready to go straight into the home. Working key provided.

Dimensions:

Width 70cms

Depth 30cms

Height 139cms

Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this Vernis Martin Mahogany Vitrine to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218433
Dealers Internal Ref
18441
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior.
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Archive I A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior.

French Vernis Martin Mahogany Vitrine

Archive II A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View II
Archive III A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View III
Archive IV A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View IV
Archive V A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View V
Archive VI A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View VI
Archive VII A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View VII
Archive VIII A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View VIII
Archive IX A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View IX
Archive X A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View X
Archive XI A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View XI
Archive XII A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View XII
Archive XIII A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View XIII
Archive XIV A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View XIV
Archive XV A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View XV
Archive XVI A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior. View XVI
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A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior.
French Vernis Martin Mahogany Vitrine
Ref: SA1218433
A French Louis XV style mahogany vitrine featuring a curved glazed door, gilt-bronze mounts, hand-painted lower panel depicting romantic figures, and a red velvet interior.
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Vernis Martin refers to a Japanese-style lacquer technique developed by the Martin brothers in 18th-century France, frequently used on decorative panels of display cabinets featuring pastoral or rococo scenes.

These vitrines generally feature a mahogany timber frame, curved glass panels, cast gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, lacquered painted panels, and interior shelf surfaces lined with velvet or silk.

Authentic period examples exhibit finely cast ormolu mounts with hand-chased surface details, age-appropriate craquelure across the painted panels, and traditional hand-cut joinery.

A French vitrine operates as a focal piece in a reception room, hallway, or dining space, offering visual contrast when set against contemporary neutral walls and architectural moldings.

Position the cabinet away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent timber movement and lacquer cracking; clean glass with a sparingly applied cloth and dust metal mounts using a soft, dry brush.
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