Lot 100
An American Renaissance Porcelain and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Rosewood, Ebonized Cherry and Maple Cabinet, c. 1865, attributed to Alexander Roux, New York, the volute superstructure with inset porcelain plaque of Euterpe, flanked by gilt incised waves of wheat, above two doors with bronze framed porcelain tile plaques depicting courting couples, interspersed by wheat and morning glory inlaid columns; the incurvate sides with floral inlaid panels, plinth base on shaped and blocked feet; gilt incised decoration, height 52 1/2 in., width 72 1/2 in., depth 18 1/4 in Note: This cabinet form exemplifies the apex of Renaissance Revival style as presented by French emigré cabinet makers in New York City of the 1870s. The large, architecturally inspired case does indeed have "Renaissance" proportions, but is embellished with ornament in the Louis XVI style. Cabinets of this ambition were intended for one of the most public rooms in a great house, displaying the good taste and prosperity of its owner. This cabinet is nearly identical to a cabinet labeled by Alexander Roux conserved by the Metropolitan Museum of Art (acc. 68.100.1). Reference: Davidson and Sillinger. The American Wing, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. pp. 176-177, fig. 272.
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