Title
Cabinets
Object Type
Date
late 19th Century
Description
Pair of Louis XV/XVI ebony and lacquer cabinets with marble top and ormolu decoration. Front has three doors enclosed by ormolu borders. Corners have ormolu volutes and spirally twisted fillets. Base has a foliate, ormolu mask at the center and scrolling foliate feet. Each cabinet door decorated by relief carved lacquer chinoiserie scene of birds and a boating party.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
bronze, gilt, ebony, lacquer, marble, paint
Extent
Overall: 37 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 64 in. (95.3 x 62.2 x 162.6 cm)
Collection
Source
Belonged to J.B.Duke 78th Street, New York
Identifier
1999.116.1-.2
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