Pair of Louis XVI-style Ormolu- and Pietra Dura-mounted Ebony-veneered Cabinets

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Pair of Louis XVI-style Ormolu- and Pietra Dura-mounted Ebony-veneered Cabinets, 19th century, black marble tops, each door mounted with eight panels depicting birds and fruit, ormolu figural elements at the corners, sides mounted with classically draped ormolu figures, interiors with adjustable shelves, ht. 41, wd. 33, dp. 16 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Small cracks in two panels, one leaf inlay missing, one with section of metal inlay lower right base detached, scattered wear to gilding, key. Short section of metal inlay detached, but present lower right base of one cabinet. Areas of mold on pietra dura panels.


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