Lot 243
  • 243

An Empire style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany side cabinet by Maison Krieger circa 1880

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Gilt-bronze, marble, mahogany
  • 89cm. high, 152cm. wide, 49cm. deep; 2ft. 11in., 5ft., 1ft. 7¼in.
with a brêche voilet marble top above a frieze drawer, two hinged compartments and an adjustable shelf flanked by shelved compartments; stencilled KRIEGER, PARIS, RUE ST ANTOINE

Condition

An attractive piece with minor marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The gilt-bronzes with some light tarnishing. One segment of moulding above the left caryatid detached and missing. Please not that the piece comes with two keys; however, the locks appear to be in need of professional attention.
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