Mahogany and molded mahogany veneer armoire (cracks), opening with two leaves framed by pilaster jambs and resting on hocked front legs in patinated wood. Chased and gilded bronze capitals and mouldings.
Attributed to the Bernard MOLITOR circle.
Empire period.
Height : 192 cm - Width : 109 cm - Depth : 42 cm

Note : The bronzes forming the capitals of the two pilasters on our piece of furniture can be compared with those used by Bernard Molitor, in particular on the furniture executed for the Duc de Choiseul-Praslin.

Bibliography: 
-Ulrich Leben, Molitor, Editions Monelle Hayot, Paris, 1992, p. 100.

Appraisal by Mr. Cédric HENON - 06 95 34 93 78 - cedric.henon@authenticite.fr
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Lot no. 182

Mahogany and molded mahogany veneer armoire (cracks), opening with two leaves framed by pilaster jambs and resting on hocked front legs in patinated wood. Chased and gilded bronze capitals and mouldings. Attributed to the Bernard MOLITOR circle. Empire period. Height : 192 cm - Width : 109 cm - Depth : 42 cm Note : The bronzes forming the capitals of the two pilasters on our piece of furniture can be compared with those used by Bernard Molitor, in particular on the furniture executed for the Duc de Choiseul-Praslin. Bibliography: -Ulrich Leben, Molitor, Editions Monelle Hayot, Paris, 1992, p. 100. Appraisal by Mr. Cédric HENON - 06 95 34 93 78 - cedric.henon@authenticite.fr

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
€1,000
Buyer's premium
28.8%
Mahogany and molded mahogany veneer armoire (cracks), opening with two leaves framed by pilaster jambs and resting on hocked front legs in patinated wood. Chased and gilded bronze capitals and mouldings. Attributed to the Bernard MOLITOR circle. Empire period. Height : 192 cm - Width : 109 cm - Depth : 42 cm Note : The bronzes forming the capitals of the two pilasters on our piece of furniture can be compared with those used by Bernard Molitor, in particular on the furniture executed for the Duc de Choiseul-Praslin. Bibliography: -Ulrich Leben, Molitor, Editions Monelle Hayot, Paris, 1992, p. 100. Appraisal by Mr. Cédric HENON - 06 95 34 93 78 - cedric.henon@authenticite.fr
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