{"product_id":"exceptional-french-kingwood-vernis-martin-ormolu-mounted-vitrine-cabinet-in-the-manner-of-francois-linke","title":"Exceptional French Kingwood Vernis Martin \u0026 Ormolu Mounted Vitrine Cabinet - In the Manner of François Linke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional French vitrine cabinet exemplifies the highest level of late 19th to early 20th century Parisian cabinetmaking, executed in richly figured kingwood and adorned with exquisite gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts, firmly in the manner of François Linke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cabinet is centred by a large glazed display section, flanked by glazed side panels, all framed by fine herringbone kingwood veneers. The lower panels are decorated with finely executed Vernis Martin painted scenes depicting romantic pastoral figures, a hallmark of luxury French furniture of this calibre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cabinet is raised on elegant cabriole legs terminating in finely cast ormolu mounts, with further elaborate gilt bronze ornamentation throughout, including floral swags, scrolling foliage, and a richly decorated frieze. The interior is lined in a refined blue fabric and fitted with adjustable glass shelves, making it ideal for the display of porcelain, sculpture, or fine collectibles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a highly decorative and sophisticated piece, unmistakably influenced by the great Parisian masters, and would sit comfortably in both a classical interior or a refined contemporary setting seeking a statement work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight - 158cm, Width - 112cm, Depth - 41cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH: 158cm | W: 112cm | D: 41cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition with minor age-related wear. Structurally sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57073085710713,"sku":null,"price":8500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/vernismartincabinet.jpg?v=1776256953","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/exceptional-french-kingwood-vernis-martin-ormolu-mounted-vitrine-cabinet-in-the-manner-of-francois-linke","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}