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French Kingwood Vernis Martin Cabinet
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for sale €5,558     $6,033
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French Kingwood Vernis Martin Cabinet

19th century
Description

Circa 1880, stylish French kingwood Vernis Martin cabinet. The cabinet has an arched top with a wonderful open ormolu foliate casting in the centre. The fore edge of the cornice and its apron are also ormolu mounted, as is the fore edge at the top, the beading of the door, the bezel of the glass and the panels on the bottom. The cabinet is serpentine fronted with two doors, opening to reveal the interior with serpentine shelves which are covered in velour. The lock in the centre throws a bolt to the top and bottom. There are four painted panels at the base, depicting ladies in period dress, and all standing on cabriole feet again with ormolu mounts and sabots. The whole piece has excellent colour and patination.

Physical Dimensions
Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA355928
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21834
Description
Circa 1880, stylish French kingwood Vernis Martin cabinet. The cabinet has an arched top with a wonderful open ormolu foliate casting in the centre.
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The fore edge of the cornice and its apron are also ormolu mounted, as is the fore edge at the top, the beading of the door, the bezel of the glass and the panels on the bottom.
Georgian Antiques

The cabinet is serpentine fronted with two doors, opening to reveal the interior with serpentine shelves which are covered in velour. The lock in the centre throws a bolt to the top and bottom. There are four painted panels at the base, depicting ladies in period dress, and all standing on cabriole feet again with ormolu mounts and sabots. The whole piece has excellent colour and patination.

Height
179cm (70.47")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Kingwood Display Cabinet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA355928
Dealers Internal Ref
21834
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A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs.
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Archive I A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs.

French Kingwood Vernis Martin Cabinet

Archive II A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs. View X
Archive XI A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs. View XI
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EH6 7HF
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A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs.
French Kingwood Vernis Martin Cabinet
Ref: SA355928
A French Louis XV style kingwood vitrine cabinet featuring glazed doors, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted Vernis Martin panels on cabriole legs.
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A Vernis Martin cabinet utilizes a lacquer technique developed by the Martin brothers in 18th-century France to imitate Asian lacquer work, often featuring hand-painted pastoral scenes or landscapes on the lower wooden panels.

These cabinets are constructed using kingwood or rosewood veneers arranged in parquetry patterns, accented with cast gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, clear glass side panels, and lacquered paint finishes.

Authentic style features include asymmetrical rococo curves, hand-chased gilt bronze mounts, shaped cabriole legs, serpentine glass panels, and fine veneer work.

Position the cabinet against a neutral or dark backdrop as a statement piece, using the glass-enclosed shelving to display curated ceramics, glassware, or art objects.

Position the cabinet away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid drying out the veneers, and clean surfaces gently using a dry microfibre cloth without harsh liquid polishes.
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