French Ormolu Mounted Vitrine with 3 oval plaques
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French Ormolu Mounted Vitrine with 3 oval plaques

$95,000.00
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A spectacular large French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted showcase by Charles-Guillaume Diehl, and Helene Bertaux. Each one of the three glazed doors mounted with a relief-cast oval plaque depicting flying putti and a lady in various positions, flanked by acanthus leaves and ribbons. The shoulders mounted with female espagnolettes, topped with a gilt bronze bust of a lady. Lock Plate Signed DIEHL/19. R. Michel-le-Comte/PARISThe plaques by Helene Bertaux (Madame Leon Bertaux, 1825-1909)Plaques inscribed: Mme Leon BERTAUX. Circa: 1860 DimensionsHeight: 102″ (266.7cm)Width: 77″ (195.5cm)Depth: 16.5″ (41.9cm)Charles Guillaume Diehl was born in 1811 in Steinbach (Hesse), Germany. In 1840, like many other cabinetmakers, Diehl settled in Paris to produce small pieces of furniture such as sewing tables. By 1850 he was listed first time in the Trade Almanach. Diehl participated in the Great Exhibition in 1851 and in all other major international exhibitions during the middle of the 19th century. I

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