A Transitional style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany, amaranth and lattice parquetry four-piece bedroom suite Paris, early 20th century

comprising a double-bed with corona, two night stands, and a large armoire, the back of the locks stamped DUVIVIER/ PARIS/ 7 F^G S^T ANTOINE, several mounts have been removed to reveal the mark J. SCH from the bronze master model.

Overall in good condition and presentation. There are some very minor surface scratches to the wooden surfaces consistent with age and use, and some very minor oxidation and discoloration to the mounts consistent with age and atmospheric conditions. The interior of the armoire has been later fitted with shelves and a drawer and wooden hanging rail section, these are carpenter made and of acceptable quality, and would need some assembly. The exterior is in good condition, one vertical band along one door is detached but present. The two mirrored doors have bird's eye maple panels to the reverse The campan green marble tops of the side cabinets have the usual fine scratches and minute nicks to the edges consistent with the placement of objects over time. The side cabinets have marble tops, one with cupboard opening to a white marble lined interior. Dimensions of each piece: Bed: height 63 1/2 in.; width 61 1/2 in.; depth 84 in. Side cabinet: height 43 1/2 in.; width 18 1/2 in.; depth 16 in. Side cabinet: height 42 in.; width 18 1/4 in.; depth 15 1/2 in. Corona: height 7 1/2 in.; width 22 1.2 in.; depth 20 1/2 in. Armoire: height 101 in.; width 58 in.; depth 22 in.
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