Live Auction 2762Treasures of France
AN EARLY LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOIS SATINE TULIPWOOD AND AMARANTH BOOKCASE
Lot 87

AN EARLY LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOIS SATINE TULIPWOOD AND AMARANTH BOOKCASE

CIRCA 1740

Closed24 October 2012

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AN EARLY LOUIS XV ORMOLU-MOUNTED BOIS SATINE TULIPWOOD AND AMARANTH BOOKCASE
CIRCA 1740
The molded brass inset cornice above four chevron parquetry glazed doors each with shell-mounted clasp corners and revealing shelves, the interior later linked in green silk damask, on a later brass inset conforming molded plinth, the mounts 18th century and largely associated
57 in. (145 cm.) high, 92¼ in. (234 cm.) wide, 16¾ in.(42.5 cm.) deep (2)

The Alexander Collection; Christie's, New York, 30 April 1999, lot 89. The Estate of Michael Rosenberg; Christie's, New York, 21 October 2005, lot 391.

Specialist note

Over a period of thirty years, Martin and Pauline Alexander formed a legendary collection of French decorative arts. Their furniture was of exceptional quality and provenance and included works by the renowned cabinet-maker, Bernard Van Risenburgh (BVRB) as well as gold boxes and porcelain. Their collection was dispersed in a landmark single owner sale at Christie's, New York, on 30 April 1999.