French 19th C. Dore Bronze Mounted Mahogany Veneered Vitrine/Cabinet, P Sormani

Product Description

A Large and Exquisite Antique French 19th Century Dore Bronze Mounted Mahogany Veneered Vitrine/Cabinet, Signed by P (Paul) Sormani. Truly a masterpiece, this bombe form extra wide vitrine/cabinet is beautiful with an extra large center panel which is flanked by four other panels, each with curved glass sides. The legs and body are all beautifully curved and mounted with fantastic quality dore bronze mounts, each set into the veneered panels. The top of the vitrine is beautifully complete with a large slab of hand-carved marble of the best quality. The mounts are all beautifully cast, hand-chassed and hand-chiseled with beautiful mercury gilding and rococo form. The beautiful center panel opens outward to multiple glass shelves, which allow for other gorgeous items to be displayed beautifully. The Lock on the Interior of the Center Panel is signed: “P Sormani”.
France, Circa: 19th Century

Paul Sormani was one of the most renowned 19th-century French cabinet makers and Bronzier of the highest quality. He established his firm in 1847 at 7 Cimetière Saint-Nicolas in Paris. He participated in major international exhibitions of 1855, 1862 and 1867. Sormani was awarded a bronze medal in 1849 and a first-class medal in 1855. At the Universal Exhibition of 1867, his work has been described as “A quality of workmanship of the highest order.”

Height: 75 in (190.5 cm)
Width: 50.5 in (128.27 cm)
Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)