Victor Raulin FL. 1867-1925 A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY AND QUARTER VENEER SATINÉ VITRINE Paris, circa 1900

fitted with concave sides, the front door opening to three glass shelves, the back of the carcass stamped RAULIN twice.

Christie's New York, April 20, 2000, lot 172
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Extensive tarnishing to the gilt bronze moulding of the base, an area approximately eight inches long. Two vertical cracks to the apron of the front of the vitrine. The lower proper right canted corner with a section of mahogany moulding lacking. The bronze escutcheon seems to be a later replacement. The bronze border of the front panel with some lifting and will need to be tightened to the carcass. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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In 1878, Victor Raulin took over his father's business that specialized in eighteenth-century style marquetry and lacquer furniture. The firm was established at rue de Turenne and later moved to the Boulevard Saint-Germain in 1882 where it remained until 1925.  Raulin was awarded medals for his entries in the Paris Expositions Universelles of 1878 and 1889.