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Victor Epeaux Paris, Exhibition Quality Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Thuya Wood Armoire
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Victor Epeaux Paris, Exhibition Quality Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Thuya Wood Armoire

1900 - 1920
Sold 27 February 2026 · Hand of Glory
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An outstanding exhibition quality thuya-wood breakfront armoire-cabinet in neo-classical style by Parisian cabinet maker Victor Epeaux, circa 1920, the stepped cornice with a central ormolu neo-classical style mount over a pair of doors with multiple cross-banded borders, the lower section inlaid with recumbent winged lions surrounded by trophies of war and the centre of the doors with a gilt bronze escutcheon, flanked by a pair of cupboard doors of tapering architectural form with gilt-bronze lion terms to the top edges and with central inlaid marquetry panels of urns within a foliate cartouche, on a stepped plinth base raised on bun feet. The central section encloses two brass hanging rails (originally it would have contained shelves which could be replaced), both side cupboards retain their original adjustable shelves which have inlaid veneered fronts. The base of the inner section retains the metal makers label 'EPEAUX. MEUBLES-DECORATION 81-83 AVE LEDRU-ROLLIN. PARIS'.

Victor Epeaux was a renowned cabinet maker based in Paris. He was a contemporary of Guimard and his earlier designs are high quality Art Nouveau pieces, very much in the high Parisian manner of Guimard and Marjorelle. He exhibited a number of pieces at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris, a suite of which was sold at Sotheby's, New York 'Important Design' sale, December 16th, 2015, Lots 39,40 & 41 and later sold at the New York Armory show for 500,000 USD. His reputation for high quality workmanship and the use of exotic woods and veneers is evident in this cabinet which displays his propensity for including superlative quality bronze castings and fittings.

This is a unique piece and Epeaux's furnishings rarely come up for sale.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
170cm (66.93")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Armoire to the 1920s.

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SA694538
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SKU00000046
Description
An outstanding exhibition quality thuya-wood breakfront armoire-cabinet in neo-classical style by Parisian cabinet maker Victor Epeaux, circa 1920, the stepped cornice with a central ormolu neo-classical style mount over a pair of doors with multiple cross-banded borders, the lower section inlaid with recumbent winged lions surrounded by trophies of war and the centre of the doors with a gilt bronze escutcheon, flanked by a pair of cupboard doors of tapering architectural form with gilt-bronze lion terms to the top edges and with central inlaid marquetry panels of urns within a foliate cartouche, on a stepped plinth base raised on bun feet. The central section encloses two brass hanging rails (originally it would have contained shelves which could be replaced), both side cupboards retain their original adjustable shelves which have inlaid veneered fronts. The base of the inner section retains the metal makers label 'EPEAUX. MEUBLES-DECORATION 81-83 AVE LEDRU-ROLLIN. PARIS'.

Victor Epeaux was a renowned cabinet maker based in Paris.

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He was a contemporary of Guimard and his earlier designs are high quality Art Nouveau pieces, very much in the high Parisian manner of Guimard and Marjorelle.
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He exhibited a number of pieces at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris, a suite of which was sold at Sotheby's, New York 'Important Design' sale, December 16th, 2015, Lots 39,40 & 41 and later sold at the New York Armory show for 500,000 USD. His reputation for high quality workmanship and the use of exotic woods and veneers is evident in this cabinet which displays his propensity for including superlative quality bronze castings and fittings.

This is a unique piece and Epeaux's furnishings rarely come up for sale.

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Height
170cm (66.93")
Width
190cm (74.80")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Armoire to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA694538
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000046
Hand of Glory
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An exhibition-quality French armoire crafted from thuya wood with elaborate marquetry panels and cast ormolu mounts.
Victor Epeaux Paris, exhibition quality ormolu mounted marquetry thuya wood armoire
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmoires
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNapoleon III
  • MaterialThuya Wood, Ormolu, Various Exotic Veneers, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMarquetry urns, Ormolu caryatids, Floral inlay, Classical architectural mounts
  • SizeH 170 cm (67 in) x W 190 cm (75 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

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Nineteenth-century French armoires often reflect the revival of classical styles, incorporating intricate marquetry and gilt-bronze mounts inspired by earlier royal periods such as Louis XIV and Louis XVI.

These pieces typically feature exotic veneers like thuya wood over a solid oak or pine carcass, accented with cast brass or ormolu mounts and detailed hand-cut wood inlay.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-cut dovetail joints, traditional animal glues, genuine fire-gilded ormolu rather than electroplated metal, and maker marks or exhibition stamps corresponding to the period.

Placing such a substantial piece against a neutral wall allows the intricate wood grain and metallic details to serve as a focal point, balancing historical craftsmanship with minimalist modern surroundings.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to the wood, while avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on the gilt bronze mounts.
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