A French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Mahogany, Kingwood, Tulipwood, burl wood, ormolu and white Carrara marble cabinet possibly by Maison Krieger

List: $54,500.00

An exceptional and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Mahogany, Kingwood, Tulipwood, burl wood, ormolu and white Carrara marble cabinet possibly by Maison Krieger. The three door three drawer meuble à hauteur d'appui cabinet is raised by fine topie shaped legs with a delicate wrap around ormolu band and reeded top caps flanking a scalloped central reserve with pierced foliate ormolu designs and a handsome finely detailed lion head. The central door displays an exquisite fitted ormolu plaque with two love birds amidst clouds with a laurel branch, a bow and a quiver draped in richly chased blooming flower garlands set within beaded, reeded and mottled bands with a bottom acorn finial and a charming ribbon above. The central door also displays beautiful parquetry designs framed within most decorative ormolu mottled and Coeur de Rai bands, and superb burl wood with striking rosettes at each corner with the outer door also displaying exceptional floral lattice parquetry designs framed within the same manner and each displaying lovely discreet keyholes. The doors each open to reveal the adjustable shelves. Flanking the doors are striking architectural lightly tapered fluted columns with elegant fitted foliate chandelles, draped garlands, and reeded top caps. The central drawer displays stunning intricately detailed rosettes and foliate designs with most decorative geometric movements with the outer drawers decorated with richly chased swaging blooming flower garlands set on a beautiful burl wood background and framed within a fine mottled border. The sides display a exceptional recessed panel with diamond shaped inlaid designs also framed within ormolu mottled and Coeur de Rai bands and striking burl wood. Above a superb lightly curved reeded ormolu band is the fitted white Carrara marble top.

Maison Krieger was founded by Antoine and Nicolas Krieger in Paris in 1826. Producing and taking part in major exhibitions of the 19th century, including the Exposition Universelle and the 1849 Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie in Paris. Receiving a medal for their exhibition at the Universal Exhibitions of 1851 in London, and again in 1855, Paris. Maison Krieger created many pieces in Louis XV & Louis XVI styles, 18th century and Empire designs. Maison Krieger is recorded to have been an active client of François Linke. — Read Less

Item # 12986
H: 47.5 in L: 51.5 in D: 18 in
H: 121 cm L: 131 cm D: 46 cm
France
19th Century
Burl Wood, Kingwood, Mahogany, Marble/Stone, Ormolu, Tulipwood
Belle Époque Period Read More, Louis XVI st. Read More

(Belle Époque Period) - Gaining its name from the optimistic and peaceful period of time between 1871 and World War I, Belle Epoque means “beautiful period”, and occurred during the era of the Third French Republic. This period of economic, colonial, and scientific prosperity brought with it a flourishing artistic climate with numerous literal, musical, theatrical, and visual masterpieces being created. The Eiffel Tower, which was constructed between 1887 and 1889, served as the entrance to the World’s Fair held in Paris. That same year, the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris was founded and showcased the now more mainstream styles of performance including can-can dancing. Belle Epoque dancers and singers were Paris celebrities and became immortalized by the poster arts of Toulouse-Lautrec. Leading up to this period in 1865, the American Civil War was coming to a close, with France proposing to construct the Statue of Liberty as a joint effort with the United States. France would be responsible for the statue, with America constructing the pedestal. Created to celebrate the nation’s success in building a viable democracy, the statue would stand as a symbol of friendship between the French and American people.

(Louis XVI st.) - Also known as Louis Seize, Louis XVI's style is a style of architecture, furniture, decoration, and art created during Louis XVI’s 19-year reign in France, just before the French Revolution. Thought to be a reaction and juxtaposition to the prior more elaborate styles, Louis XVI style developed at the end of the Baroque Period and continued until the birth of French Neoclassicism. King Louis XVI showed little enthusiasm for the old world styles of the Baroque Period and he sought out a create a new “beau ideal” that focused on the purity and grandeur of Ancient Romans and Greeks. Inspired by Ancient Roman architecture and art, distinct features of the Louis XVI style are linear lines, small repeated motifs, floral medallions hanging from ribbons, acanthus leaves, urns, dolphins, ram, and lion heads, and griffins. Greco-Roman elements, often used in earlier and later French styles, were also quick common and included fluted and twisted columns, Caryathids, and corbels.

Maison Krieger Read More

Maison Krieger was founded by Antoine and Nicolas Krieger in Paris in 1826. Producing and taking part in major exhibitions of the 19th century, including the Exposition Universelle and the 1849 Exposition des Produits de l'Industrie in Paris. Receiving a medal for their exhibition at the Universal Exhibitions of 1851 in London, and again in 1855, Paris. Maison Krieger created many pieces in Louis XV and Louis XVI styles, as well as 18th century and Empire designs. Maison Krieger is recorded to have been an active client of François Linke.

Payment Plan Option Learn More

Choose the payment plan option at checkout and customize this payment option with our team. Payment plans are flexible and items will ship once all payments are received.