Lower cabinet section of triangular shape with canted corners on a base featuring a curved front with central ornamental apron and bracket feet. Two doors with mirrored marquetry in band framing open to the cabinet interior with 2 shelves. Base and doors with exquisitely chased and gilded decorative bronze moldings, apron and upper corners with elaborate bronze decorative applications in Louis XIV style. The upper display case top follows the shape of the lower cabinet slightly set back and can be opened by means of a glass door, whose two differently sized glass panes are framed by narrow moldings decorated with fine mirrored marquetry. The interior of the vitrine is equipped with three shelves. The upper part of the canted corners with elaborate Louis XIV decorative applications of gilt bronze. The corner cabinet or encoignure is topped by fluted and profiled cornice
Side Length: 70 cm / 27.56 in.
Rare and extremely elegant corner cabinet / vitrine with quality marquetry and excellent bronze applications from the early 18th century. It can be easily placed even in smaller rooms due to its delicate proportions and short side length.
Condition: min. wear consistent with age and use, min. fading, French polish refreshed – detailed condition report on request
