A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY VITRINE DE MILIEU
BY PAUL SORMANI, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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Price Realised GBP 4,750
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GBP 4,000 - GBP 6,000
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A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY VITRINE DE MILIEU
BY PAUL SORMANI, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
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Christie Manson & Woods Ltd
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Lot Essay
Born in the Kingdom of Lombardy, Venice, in 1817, Paul Sormani produced standard and fantasy furniture, described by himself as "meubles de luxe". Operating from large premises at 114, rue du Temple and, from 1867, at 10, rue Charlot, he specialised in reproducing styles of the Louis XV and XVI eras and his work was thought to reveal "une qualité d'exécution de tout premier ordre". His creations were frequently exhibited and rewarded at the major international exhibitions of the 1860s and 70s. On his death in 1877, the firm was renamed 'Veuve Paul Sormani & Fils' as it was taken over by his widow, Ursule-Marie-Philippine Bouvaist, and their son, Paul-Charles Sormani. After merging with Thiébaut Frères in 1914 it moved to 134, Boulevard Haussmann where it remained until it ceased trading in 1934.
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This cabinet is in very good overall condition. The surface with some marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The ormolu with only minor traces of tarnish. The feet with localised areas of verdigris. The velvet lining to the the interior of the cabinet with surface marks/imprints. There is no key. Ready to place.
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Lot 26Sale 19799
BY PAUL SORMANI, PARIS, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURYA FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED MAHOGANY VITRINE DE MILIEUEstimate: GBP 4,000 - 6,000
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