French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Cabinet by Haentges Frères

A fine French Louis XVI style gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounted and marquetry tall cabinet (meuble d'appui or secretaire-style cabinet), late 19th to early 20th century, stamped on the reverse by the renowned Parisian cabinetmakers Haentges Freres. Built with a rectangular top above two upper cupboard doors finely inlaid with a diamond parquetry motif, divided by a central gilt-bronze guilloche molding. The lower section features a second pair of doors with chevron-cut vertical veneers. The cabinet is trimmed with refined ormolu mounts, including corner foliate mounts, delicate escutcheon plates, and a central apron motif, resting on tapering square-section legs. Dimensions: 33"L x 53.5" H Country of Origin: France Weight: 100 lbs Condition Request Condition Report Age related wear

Estimate:£75.37

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