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Solid mahogany harness A CHEVRIÉ late 19th century
Based on a model by François LINKE
Rich gilded bronze ornamentation
With four legs joined by an X-shaped spacer topped with a fleur-de-lys in chiseled and gilded bronze
Opening with a system drawer (push button) and a side pull
Red marble top surrounded by an openwork brass gallery size: 25.5/25.5 cm
Bears a label on the reverse indicating A. CHEVRIÉ, Manufacturer of stylish furniture and artistic cabinetmaking 7 Rue de Braque archives district in Paris. Above 11 rue Portefoin Bronze medal – Silver medal
Buffer varnish
In very good shape
*HAS. Chevrié is mentioned in 1878 rue Portefoin then rue Braque from 1886, as a manufacturer of art furniture, small stylish furniture and artistic fantasies, then rue Debelleyme at the end of the century. He participated in the Exhibitions of 1878 and 1889 where he obtained a silver medal.
Bibliography: D. Ledoux Lebard Le Mobilier Français du XIXème siècle, Les Editions de l'amateur, Paris 1989 p 126.
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