Lot 423 , A pair of early 20th century French kingwood and parquetry serpentine armoires, W.5ft 6in. D.1ft 10in. H.7ft 6in.

A pair of early 20th century French kingwood and parquetry serpentine armoires, with foliate brass mounts and painted panels of putti, W.5ft 6in. D.1ft 10in. H.7ft 6in.
Estimate £2,000-3,000

Both in good condition with rich gingery reddish tones, probably having been repolished approximately 20 years ago or so, some small nicks, dents and scratches throughout with some rubbing to the front uprights, probably where the doors have rested against them when open, signs of old restorations to the crests with some infilling where old splits have occured and some small of pieces of veneer still missing, both comes with working locks and keys, one opens to show an upper shelf and hanging rail, the other to show three shelves with four mounting positions, overall these are all in good condition just needing some minor cosmetic attention to make them perfect.


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Sold for £1,800