Satin-veneered (accidents and missing parts) and Coromandel lacquered (cracks and accidents) bookcase, opening with two glass panels framing two drawers, a niche and two doors topped by a writing tablet. It stands on cambered front legs. Richly decorated with chased and gilded bronzes such as sabots, apron, frame mouldings, pull handles and keyhole. Topped with a Flanders red marble top. Stamped SORMANI Paris. Last quarter of the 19th century. Height : 118 cm - Width : 127 cm - Depth : 41 cm Note : The Sormani firm produced many pieces of furniture of this type with multiple variants, such as the one shown at Christie's London sale on February 17, 2015, lot 421. Appraisal by Mr. Cédric HÉNON - 06 95 34 93 78 - cedric.henon@authenticite.fr