Paul Sormani, a pair of mahogany and kingwood vitrines Paris, circa 1880

applied with gilt bronze mounts, the painted panel door flanked by curved and bevelled edge glass doors, signed P SORMANI & FILS, 10 RUE CHARLOS

CORRECT MEASUREMENTS AS FOLLOWS: 4ft. 11in. high, 3ft. 2¾in. wide, 1ft. 2in. deep; 150cm., 98.5cm., 36cm. Visually very impressive and very good overall condition. The painted panels are quite dark and there is craquelure to the varnish of each painted panel. The bronze mounts are finely executed with notable fine work to each drawer front. These mounts have minor surface dirt. There are very minor marks throughout and there is a slight chip to one lock site. Each interior has a shelf, one shelf has ring marks. A very fine pair.
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Paul Sormani (1817-1887) was based at 10 rue Charlot from 1867.  The business continued after Sormani's death in 1887 under the direction of his widow and son until 1934.  Many of  the pieces made by the firm were directly influenced by earlier 18th century models.  Their work was especially recognised for its exceptional quality and was widely exhibited during the second half of the century.