Cat=003&SubCat=015&SubSubCat=208
Description: A fantastic quality mid 19th century gilt bronze mounted Louis XVI, Vernis Martin-style drop door cabinet by Befort Jeune.
Item 3247
Location of Origin: Europe
Medium/Materials:
Dimensions: Height: 58'' Width: 45'' Depth: 18''
Primary Classification: Decorative Arts and Furniture : Furniture : Secretaries, Breakfronts, Book cases
Expertise: FrenchExcellent Condition
Befort Jeune was the son of Jean-Baptiste Befort, who was of Belgian origin and renowned for having supplied furniture for the apartments of the Duc d'Orléans. He was established at numbers 1 and 6 rue Neuve-Saint-Gilles in Paris from 1844 to 1880. As a gifted ébèniste-marqueteur he specialized in Boulle marquetry and in particular extremely high quality work inspired by the work of André-Charles-Boulle himself.
Provenance:
| Vendor Item ID: | CC1015 View item on vendor's website |
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| Price: | $75,000 |
| Offered By: | Charles Cheriff Galleries (New York City, NY, USA) For over 85 years and four generations, Charles Cheriff Galleries has been one of the worlds leading antique dealers specializing in 19th Century French Furniture, Chandeliers, Sconces, Mirrors, Pianos, Fireplaces, and European Porcelains, Bronzes and Marble Sculptures. |
| Guarantee: | Our return policy is simple. At any time after you have made a purchase, you may return the item, as long as it is in the same condition as when it was first purchased, for a 100% credit towards the purchase of any other item in our gallery. |
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