The Louis XVI Style Lacquer Mounted Mahogany Cabinet by Paul Sormani, crafted in France circa 1880, measures 109 cm wide, 39 cm deep, and 166 cm high, showcasing a refined blend of elegance and craftsmanship. Signed on the lockplate ‘P. SORMANI, 10 rue Charlot à Paris,’ this cabinet features a rectangular top with a three-quarter gallery, a cavetto pediment, and a foliate entrelac frieze. The pair of panelled cupboard doors, adorned with ribbon-tied floral swags, are centered by late 18th/early 19th-century Japanese ‘shishiai togidashi maki-e’ lacquer panels depicting chrysanthemums, butterflies, and swallows on a textured tree-bark ground, framed by a ‘nashiji’ surround. Inside, two adjustable shelves provide practical storage, while fluted uprights, a corresponding lower door panel, and an acanthus-cast foliate apron on toupee feet enhance its opulence.
Paul Sormani (1817-1877), a Venetian-born Parisian cabinetmaker, was renowned for his ‘meubles de luxe,’ earning accolades at International Exhibitions from 1849 to 1900. In good condition with minor wear, this rare cabinet harmonizes Louis XVI style with Japanese lacquer artistry, making it a luxurious addition for modern interiors seeking a piece of 19th-century design history.
$13,500.00
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