A fine French late 19th century kingwood, parquetry, brass strung and gilt bronze mounted cabinet By Henry Dasson The superstructure with a central Vernis Martin decorated panelled door flanked by a pair of shelves above a parquetry base with a central door on cabriole legs, signed Henry Dasson and dated 1884 to the mount and stamped HENRY DASSON 1884 to the back, one mount (top central mask) removed to reveal HD stamped to the reverse, 133cm wide x 54cm deep x 197cm high, (52in wide x 21in deep x 77 1/2in high) Fußnoten Henry Dasson (1825-1896) was one of the most celebrated Parisian bronzier ébénistes. Business was located at 106, rue Vieille-du-Temple, Paris until 1894. His work is renowned for the fine quality of the metalwork; ormolu and gilding. Specialising in the reproduction of the period styles of Louis XIV, XV and XVI furniture, Dasson often used to copy items whilst incorporating his own style in the designs. Successes at the Paris Expositions Universalles in 1878 onwards brought his work into demand on the Continent and in England where he established an elite clientele including the royal family.
A fine French late 19th century kingwood, parquetry, brass strung and gilt bronze mounted cabinet By Henry Dasson The superstructure with a central Vernis Martin decorated panelled door flanked by a pair of shelves above a parquetry base with a central door on cabriole legs, signed Henry Dasson and dated 1884 to the mount and stamped HENRY DASSON 1884 to the back, one mount (top central mask) removed to reveal HD stamped to the reverse, 133cm wide x 54cm deep x 197cm high, (52in wide x 21in deep x 77 1/2in high) Fußnoten Henry Dasson (1825-1896) was one of the most celebrated Parisian bronzier ébénistes. Business was located at 106, rue Vieille-du-Temple, Paris until 1894. His work is renowned for the fine quality of the metalwork; ormolu and gilding. Specialising in the reproduction of the period styles of Louis XIV, XV and XVI furniture, Dasson often used to copy items whilst incorporating his own style in the designs. Successes at the Paris Expositions Universalles in 1878 onwards brought his work into demand on the Continent and in England where he established an elite clientele including the royal family.
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