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A Cabinet in the Louis XVI Manner By James Shoolbred & Co of London
A Cabinet in the Louis XVI Manner By James Shoolbred & Co of London
Dimensions: H: 42 in / 107 cm | W: 48.5 in / 123 cm | D: 26 in / 65 cm
PRICE: £29,000
19847
Of gentle breakfront form, constructed in goncalo alves, dressed with gilt metal mounts and hand decorated polychrome panels; rising from swept cabriole legs shod with gilt metal animal hoof toes; enclosing a shelved interior, above a carved apron with foliates around a central rosace the lockable central cupboard has a panel depicting musical attributes suspended from an arched garland capped by flambeaux, and is flanked by panels decorated with arabesque garlands, quivers and addorsed swans – all panels enclosed within stiff leaf cast gilt metal frames; a single shelf to the interior; the side panels dressed with trellis work, and turtle doves enclosed within a chain of marguerites; carved rams heads to the angles, and the frieze housing a scroll and foliate carved drawer having an elliptical ring handle; the Carrara mable platform having everted angles, and enclosed within a giltwork frame. Stamped with the maker’s name ‘Jas Shoolbred & Co 8344’. London, Circa 1880
Published in ‘British Furniture 1820 to 1920’ by Christopher Payne, 2023, p. 365, illustrated fig. 7.63.
Published in ‘British Furniture 1820 to 1920’ by Christopher Payne, 2023, p. 365, illustrated fig. 7.63.
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