Chest of drawers in Transition revival style,
France circa 1870/80. Made in oak with tulipwood and rosewood veneer, decorated with marquetry panels and circular ornament in various fine woods, with 3 drawers with elegant serpentine fronts, the lower 2 being sans traverse, the top drawer with an incorporated bronze frieze. The piece bears a stamp on the back left support GROHE A PARIS (Guillaume Grohe 1808-1885). With a moulded marble top (Breche d'Alep), and finely chased gilt bronze mounts. 94 x 135 x 55 cm. In professionally restored condition. (MIN)
A high quality piece by the cabinet maker Guillaume Grohe, one of the most important cabinet makers of the Napoleon III period. It was modelled on a chest of drawers by Pierre Denirot from the 18th century.
Literature:
Denise Ledoux-Lebard Le Mobilier Francais du XIX siecle, pp: 237-245.
Specialist: Günther Minichreiter
Günther Minichreiter
+43-1-515 60-528
guenther.minichreiter@dorotheum.at
26.04.2017 - 15:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 16,250.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 7,000.- to EUR 9,000.-
Chest of drawers in Transition revival style,
France circa 1870/80. Made in oak with tulipwood and rosewood veneer, decorated with marquetry panels and circular ornament in various fine woods, with 3 drawers with elegant serpentine fronts, the lower 2 being sans traverse, the top drawer with an incorporated bronze frieze. The piece bears a stamp on the back left support GROHE A PARIS (Guillaume Grohe 1808-1885). With a moulded marble top (Breche d'Alep), and finely chased gilt bronze mounts. 94 x 135 x 55 cm. In professionally restored condition. (MIN)
A high quality piece by the cabinet maker Guillaume Grohe, one of the most important cabinet makers of the Napoleon III period. It was modelled on a chest of drawers by Pierre Denirot from the 18th century.
Literature:
Denise Ledoux-Lebard Le Mobilier Francais du XIX siecle, pp: 237-245.
Specialist: Günther Minichreiter
Günther Minichreiter
+43-1-515 60-528
guenther.minichreiter@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Works of Art - Furniture, Sculptures, Glass and Porcelain |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 26.04.2017 - 15:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 15.04. - 26.04.2017 |
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