Victor Raulin, FL. 1867-1925 A Louis XV style gilt bronze and vernis-Martin decorated kingwood and ebonized meuble à hauteur d'appui France, late 19th century

surmounted by a brèche d'Alep marble top, the cupboard opening to two shelves, signed RAULIN to one chute

Sold Sotheby's New-York, November 9, 2001, lot 295

Overall in good condition and presentation with the usual minor hairline scratches and minute nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places and the mount on the bottom proper left front leg, is an un-gilded replacement. Some accretions and some paint loss to the decoration on the front two doors. The marble with the usual minute chips to edges, light scratches to surface consistent with age and use, due to placing objects on top.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The firm of Victor Raulin was first established by Victor’s father with premises at 93, Rue de Turenne in Paris, where he was associated with the furniture and works of art restorer Meyer. Both Raulin père and Meyer exhibited at the 1867 Exposition Universelle, presenting high quality lacquer furniture. Victor took over his father’s business in 1878 and moved to new premises in 1882 at 110, rue de Vielle du Temple and later at 209, Boulevard St- Germain, where he remained until circa 1925.  He specialized in marquetry, and like his father, in lacquer furniture in the eighteenth century taste. He exhibited at the 1878 and 1889 Paris Expositions Universelles where he was awarded both exhibitions silver medals. Victor Raulin, like his fellow cabinetmaker and marchand-mercier Jansen and Krieger, was an active client of François Linke.