SoldFrance c. 1920/25, hardwood frames, partly fluted and foral, carved in the shape of fruit and ornamentally, brown matt finish,
renewed upholstery, high-quality ecru velvet cover, 87 x 73 x 66 cm, restored condition.
-28% OffOriginal price was: €5,000.00.€3,600.00Current price is: €3,600.00.Louis XV period, mid 18th century, curved beechwood frames, partly moulded and florally carved in the form of flowers and leaves, high-quality renewed seat, backrest and armrest upholstery, (imitation fish scale cover) 93 x 64 x 61 cm, seat height 42 cm, restored condition.
Sold(“en pendant”), by the ebenist Georges François Alix, (slightly varying in the choice of materials), late 19th century. Century, curved oak and hardwood frames, veneered with rosewood and rosewood as well as with various partly dyed and burnt precious woods florally and with musical instruments in finest quality, polished in traditional craft technique, each with a drawer and a leather-covered shelf, gilt finely chased bronze mounts, stamped ALIX (Georges François Alix) on the underside, approx. 72 x 52 x 37.5 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition. (MIN)
Subject to species protection (ASB)
Georges-François ALIX (1846-1906). Important furniture maker and bronze doré producer in Paris in the 2nd half of the 19th century. He had an excellent clientele thanks to the outstanding quality of his products and also supplied his marquetry, leaves and bronzes to the best of his trade, such as François Linke, Maison Krieger and Maison Millet. He was an outstanding craftsman, enjoyed an excellent reputation and designed his furniture himself, although he only employed 2 workers in his studio.
SoldFrance, first third of the 18th century. Curved walnut frame, finely carved in the form of stylized leaves and volutes, outdated basic upholstery, forally decorated wool cover, probably from the 19th century, 100 cm x 71 cm x 72 cm, seat height 47 cm, beautiful, well-kept general condition.
SoldSecond half of the 19th century, oak and softwood, finely ornamentally carved in the form of stylised leaves, curved, marble tops, 49 x 42.5 x 21 cm, in beautiful, well-kept original condition.
SoldParis, after an 18th century model by Bernard II van Risenburgh, crafted in the 2nd half of the 19th century, curved oak frame, rosewood veneered, marquetry with various precious woods in the so-called end grain technique, polished in the traditional craftsman’s technique, one drawer, finely chiselled gilded mounts, moulded plate surround, lock stamped “P. Sormani á Paris”. The frame is made of curved oak, rosewood veneered, inlaid with various precious woods in the so-called end grain technique, polished using traditional craftsmanship, one drawer, finely chiselled gilded fittings, profiled panel edging, embossed lock “P. Sormani á Paris”, 72.5 x 64 x 39 cm, in beautiful, expertly restored condition. Subject to species protection (ASB)
Paul SORMANI (1817-1877) founded his company in 1847 and also took over his brother’s business in 1858. Above all, the extremely precise construction, always made of oak wood, was rightly regarded as unrivalled. In 1855, 1862 and 1867, Sormani took part in the world exhibitions in Paris and London and won numerous awards and medals. The company was commercially very successful and employed up to 300 craftsmen at 10, rue Charlot, shortly before the founder’s death in 1877. From 1877, the company was run by the widow Ursule Marie Philippine and his son Paul-Charles under the name “Sormani Veuve et Fils” until 1914. In 1889, the company won the Grand Prix at the Universal Exhibition in Paris.
SoldIn the Louis XVI style, by the ebenist Paul Sormani, (1817-1877), last third of the 19th cent.
mahogany wood frame with fluted feet and finely chiselled gilt bronze fittings, gold-trimmed leather upholstery,
folding top, with internal felt covering, signed Sormani Paris on one bronze, 77 x 84 x 42/84 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition.- €9,000.00
Paris, late 19th century, elegant curved, freestanding oak frame, rosewood veneer, polished, in form and finish exceptional, finely chiselled and gilded bronze fittings, three drawers, top with edging and gold-embossed leather covering, embossed lock, SORMANI PARIS rue Charlot, 72 x 88 x 44 cm, beautiful, well-kept general condition.
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In the transitional style, Paul Sormani, (1817-1877), last quarter of the 19th century, curved oak frame in rosewood finish, ornamentally marked with various precious woods, polished in the traditional manner, rich finely chiselled gilt bronze mountings, the frame with meander decoration, Sormani Paris lock stamping, marble top with border, one drawer, 72 x 71.5 x 47.5 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition.
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France, Paris, second half of the 19th century
After a model by Jean-François Oeben
Masterpiece by Paul Sormani, signed on the bronze
Oak body veneered with amaranth and various precious woods
Rich ornamental marquetry, traditionally French-polished
Four drawers, one writing drawer with fold-down front
Finely chased and gilt-bronze mounts (festoon & ram-head details)
Dimensions: approx. 83 × 62 × 49 cm
Subject to CITES regulations
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2nd half 18th century various hardwoods and softwoods, rosewood veneer, polished using traditional craftsmanship,
field-shaped marquetry, curved front with four drawers, gilt bronze fittings, stamped BOICHOD, (Pierre
Boichod, master from 1769) original, moulded marble top, 83 x 79 x 52.5 cm, in beautiful, expertly restored condition. Pierre Boichod also worked for the great masters such as Jean Fracois Oeben and Pierre II Migeon. - Sold
Louis XV period, by the French ebenist Louis Delanois, mid 18th century, consisting of: 6 armchairs and a large bench, (width 205 cm), curved, profiled and partially carved beechwood frames in the form of flowers and leaves, natural matt finish, stamped Delanois, (Louis Delanois, master from 1761), upholstery with colony fabric cover renewed in high-quality craftsmanship, beautiful, well-kept and restored general condition.
Along with Cresson, Foliot, Heurteau and Tilliard, Louis Delanois was one of the most important cabinetmakers of the Louis XV era. He received commissions from the Prince of Conde and the Duc d’Orleans, among others. Madame du Barry, Louis XV’s favorite, had him make all the seating furniture for the Château de Fontainebleau. His clients also included the court of Louis XV and Louis XVI, the court of the Polish King Stanislas II (later Duke of Lorraine) and Catherine the Great of Russia. His seating furniture is characterized by harmonious proportions, clear, elegant lines and perfect carving. His works can be found in the collections of the Louvre, Arts Decoratifs, Fontainebleau, Metropolitan Museum, among others.
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Maisson Millet, in the Louis XVI style, France, late 19th century, various hardwoods and softwoods, veneered with amaranth and rosewood veneered with amaranth and rosewood and ornamentally marquetry with various precious woods, polished using traditional craftsmanship, rich, finely chiselled and gilded bronze gilded bronze mounts and plate surround, signed “MILLET à PARIS” one drawer, the top with renewed gold-embossed leather covering, 73 x 79 x 45 cm, beautiful professionally restored condition.
- €4,500.00
in transitional style, high-quality work from the first third of the 20th century, hardwood body, veneered with rosewood and finely marquetried with various precious woods in the shape of a field and in the form of circular ornaments, frosted, richly decorated with gilded chiselled bronze fittings, three drawers, marble top, 94 x 116 x 55 cm, restored condition.
- €3,500.00
France, late 19th century
Louis XV-style salon commode
Three-sided serpentine oak body
Veneered with kingwood and rosewood, fine panel marquetry
Traditional French polish finish
Two drawers
Gilt-bronze fittings
Shaped Rouge de Languedoc marble top
Dimensions: approx. 89 × 145 × 55 cm
Excellent, professionally restored condition
Subject to CITES regulations
- €16,000.00
Louis XVI commode, Paris circa 1780
Masterpiece by Joseph Stöckel (1743–1802)
Oak and mahogany, partly veneered, polished finish
Original marble top and gilt-bronze mounts
Stamped J. STOCKEL with master’s mark
Historically significant cabinetmaker to the royal court
Restored condition, CITES-regulated
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