LOUIS XV INLAID CHERRY “BUFFET EN DEUX CORPS”.

LOUIS XV INLAID CHERRY “BUFFET EN DEUX CORPS”. Second half 18th century, France. The cabinet in two parts: the upper case with molded cornice above the frieze inlaid with a pair of songbirds perched on scrolling floral branches emanating from an urn. Above a pair of cupboard doors, each with floral inlay. The panels bordered by scrolled molding set and stepped back on the lower case fitted with a three aligned drawers, all with ebony string inlays, the center most above an inlaid scrolling floral bouquet, above a short pair of cupboard doors. The whole with large cast-brass pin hinges and escutcheon plates cast as fanciful stylized dolphins. SIZE: 95-1/2″ h x 58″ w x 25″ d. CONDITION: Cabinet remains structurally sound with old professional repairs throughout. Inlays intact and with original brass fittings. Various shrinkage cracks and restoration to side panels in lower case. Overall good. 9-27399 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2211	$0.00	LOUIS XV INLAID CHERRY “BUFFET EN DEUX CORPS”. Second half 18th century, France. The cabinet in two parts: the upper case with molded cornice above the frieze inlaid with a pair of songbirds perched on scrolling floral branches emanating from an urn. Above a pair of cupboard doors, each with floral inlay. The panels bordered by scrolled molding set and stepped back on the lower case fitted with a three aligned drawers, all with ebony string inlays, the center most above an inlaid scrolling floral bouquet, above a short pair of cupboard doors. The whole with large cast-brass pin hinges and escutcheon plates cast as fanciful stylized dolphins. SIZE: 95-1/2″ h x 58″ w x 25″ d. CONDITION: Cabinet remains structurally sound with old professional repairs throughout. Inlays intact and with original brass fittings. Various shrinkage cracks and restoration to side panels in lower case. Overall good. 9-27399 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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