A Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Breakfront Cabinet

Gervais-Maximilien-Eugène Durand (French, 1839-1920), Late 19th/Early 20th Century

stamped G. DURAND and Mobiler Léon Chateau de Vez.
Height 113 x width 106 depth 25 1/2 inches.

Property from the Collection of Don and Carolyn Kirkpatrick, Little Rock, Arkansas

Provenance:

Likely Victor Edmund Léon Dru (French Engineer, 1837-1904), Chateau De Vez, France

Antiquarius, Little Rock, Arkansas

Note:

This monumental example of exceptional gilt bronze mounted French furniture from the late 19th century was manufactured by the cabinetmaker Gervais-Maximilien-Eugène Durand (French, 1839-1920).

The breakfront is stamped G. DURAND at least six times. The second impressed stamp that appears on this cabinet reads Mobiler Léon Chateau de Vez. This mark leads us to believe that the piece was made exclusively for Victor Edmund Léon Dru around the time that he purchased Chateau de Vez in 1890. Léon Dru resided at the chateau until his death in 1904. It's likely that this work resided there through the end of his life.

In overall good, stable, usable condition. Exterior with fairly even finish, having some light surface wear (nicks & scratches) consistent with age and use. Some age splits to the veneers with some areas of loss, most noticeable to the bottom edge. Glass intact to doors. Each door opens and closes smoothly, with locks and six keys.
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A Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Breakfront Cabinet

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