Antique display case in the style of Vernis Martin France 19th century.

Antique display case in the style of Vernis Martin belonging to the Napoleon III period.

The shape is the classic half-moon shape with a central door painted with a gallant scene and shelves that can be adjusted internally as needed.

On the sides, it has the same layout as the front but with paintings depicting rural scenes, all enclosed between bronze fittings.

The top is made of red marble from France and is surrounded by magnificent, skillfully chiseled bronze frames.

The legs have a cabriolet shape ending in bronze socks and are connected by a band with mixed lines.

Historical notes: One of the best-known lacquer surface finishes in cabinetmaking is of French origin and takes the name of Vernis Martin, a technique developed in 1728 in Paris by the Martin brothers and aimed at imitating the oriental lacquers that were then highly sought after, particularly the extremely expensive Chinese and Japanese.

Based on the use of copal, it had the characteristic of being able to be applied with relative ease even on surfaces with strong curvatures, which other lacquers could not tolerate, while being very delicate, especially in case of contact. with water. The high number of layers that compose it also made it possible to obtain perfect bonds between neighboring surfaces or with different finishes.
With the historicist revival of taste from the 18th century to the 19th century, the lacquering techniques of the time were also recovered and the furniture made in this style was once again decorated with this type of finish.

Origin: France (1880/90)

Conditions: Good condition.

Dimensions: 70x35 H160cm.

Document: Certificate of authenticity.

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