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Superior Quality Vernis Martin Cabinet Vitrine
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €3,335     $3,620
£2,850

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Superior Quality Vernis Martin Cabinet Vitrine

19th century
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A superior quality late 19th Century French Louis XV style kingwood Verni Martin vitrine. Of bombe form and having a shaped and polished top with central ormolu crest above the serpentine shaped glazed door. The sides with further serpentine shaped glass and the lower section having hand painted classical romantic scenes with one signed by the artist “ Paoli ”. The whole embellished with good quality ormolu mounts and raised on out swept legs with sabots. Condition- Very good and original with a little fading to the crushed velvet lining. Dimensions:- Height…73.5''/ 187cm. Width…33''/ 84cm. Depth…15''/ 38cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Physical Dimensions
Height
187cm (73.62")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Vernis Martin Display Vitrine to the 1890s.

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SA732678
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23288
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A superior quality late 19th Century French Louis XV style kingwood Verni Martin vitrine.
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Of bombe form and having a shaped and polished top with central ormolu crest above the serpentine shaped glazed door.
John Howkins Antiques

The sides with further serpentine shaped glass and the lower section having hand painted classical romantic scenes with one signed by the artist “ Paoli ”. The whole embellished with good quality ormolu mounts and raised on out swept legs with sabots. Condition- Very good and original with a little fading to the crushed velvet lining. Dimensions:- Height…73.5''/ 187cm. Width…33''/ 84cm. Depth…15''/ 38cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Height
187cm (73.62")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Vernis Martin Display Vitrine to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA732678
Dealers Internal Ref
23288
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the John Howkins Antiques Profile Page

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An antique French Louis XV style vitrine featuring serpentine glass sides, ornate gilt bronze mounts, and a lower painted Vernis Martin panel on cabriole legs.
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An antique French Louis XV style vitrine featuring serpentine glass sides, ornate gilt bronze mounts, and a lower painted Vernis Martin panel on cabriole legs.
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A Vernis Martin vitrine is a French glazed display cabinet featuring decorative lacquer work that imitates East Asian lacquerware, a technique perfected in the 18th century by the Martin brothers. These cabinets typically incorporate Louis XV Rococo flourishes, curved glass panels, gilt bronze mounts, and hand-painted pastoral scenes on the lower sections.

Traditional French vitrines were commonly crafted from fine hardwoods such as kingwood, rosewood, or tulipwood veneers laid over an oak framework. They feature cast gilt bronze ormolu mounts, bowed or serpentine glass panes, and hand-painted lacquer panels.

Authentic pieces display detailed hand-painting with natural age craquelure on the lacquer panels rather than modern printed transfers. Additionally, look for heavy, hand-chased gilt bronze mounts with crisp detailing and traditional joinery methods such as hand-cut dovetails on internal framing.

Position the cabinet against a neutral wall to allow the warm wood tones and ornate gilt accents to serve as a central visual feature. Utilise the interior glass shelves to display curated collections of ceramics, glassware, or small sculpted objects, balancing period ornamentation with modern simplicity.

Dust the wooden surfaces and gilt bronze mounts regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical cleaners that can degrade original lacquers. Keep the item away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking, veneer lifting, or fading of the painted artwork.
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