~ IN THE TASTE OF ALFRED EMMANUEL BEURDELEY (1847-1919) - Lot 9

~ IN THE TASTE OF ALFRED EMMANUEL BEURDELEY (1847-1919) BIG MONEY MAKER MAKING A SHOWCASE ABOVE A CHEST AND UNDER A TUSCAN PEDIMENT MASTERPIECE OF AN ART BRONZE MAKER Parisian work of inspiration Louis XIV around 1875-1885. Ebony wood, blackened wood, red tortoiseshell veneer gilt brass fillets and rich decoration of chased and gilt bronzes. H. 213 cm W. 106 cm D. 47 cm The vast architectural pediment is entirely made of molded and gilded brass. It is curved, with lateral projections and three redents, two are on the shoulder and one in damping. The entablature has an antique entablature, metope, architrave, cyma, dentils and drip molding. The moldings are with straight and inverted doucines and reversed, right heel and reversed cavet. The six jambs, one of which can be retracted when the large glass door opens, are adorned with Corinthian capitals, overmolded from master models. This work of bronzier is precise, complex and of excellent chiseling. The leafy basket includes laurel leaves, palms, tigelles, caulicole, crook, flowers and a spine decorated with ova. The upper part of the cabinet is slightly recessed in the front and inlaid with large tortoiseshell plates in frames of molded brass fillets. Under the belt, a frieze of chased and gilded bronze foliage separates the two elements. The lower part, forms a lockable chest on a flap decorated with a large bronze lion's head and its remains in the antique style. The contresocle is made of wood repainted in imitation of portor marble. The whole is in perfect condition and an internal light system has been recently installed. Both interiors are entirely covered with black velvet. References: - The pediment of this showcase is to be compared with the cabinet of Alfred II Beurdeley in 1867, sold at Sotheby's November 13, 2018. When the casement opens, it pulls the corner column, identical to our model and with the same Corinthian capital. - In the book by Denise Ledoux-Lebard, "Les ébénistes parisiens du XIXe century", published by F. de Nobele, Paris, 1965, plate XV, the Beurdeley sideboard photographed has a belt with the same gilded with the same decoration of gilded bronzes and similar Corinthian capitals. Note: ~ This piece of furniture is a specimen decorated with veneer of tortoise shells. It is in conformity with the regulation CE 338/97 Article 2 of December 9, 1996. Before bidding, it is the responsibility of each foreign buyer to ensure compliance with the requirements of any any applicable laws/regulations regarding importation into their country. A SILVER CABINET VITRINE, WITH A CHEST BASEMENT AND A TUSCAN PEDIMENT Paris, in Louis XIV style, circa 1875-1885 Ebony, ebonised wood, red tortoiseshell veneer, gilt brass inlaid and ormolu. H. 83,8 in. L. 42 in. W. 18,5 in