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A French ormolu-mounted mahogany bed
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A French ormolu-mounted mahogany bed

BY GERVAIS-MAXIMILIEN-EUGÈNE DURAND, PARIS, CIRCA 1880

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A French ormolu-mounted mahogany bed
By Gervais-Maximilien-Eugène Durand, Paris, Circa 1880
The head and foot-board both headed by scrolling foliage, each centred by a cartouche held by two putti, above fielded panels, on four square slendering feet; the carcass stamped twice G. DURAND
65 in. (165 cm.) wide; 84 in. (213 cm.) long
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

Specialising in the production of 18th century style furniture of the finest quality, Gervais-Maximilien-Eugène Durand (b. 1839) worked from a number of workshop locations in Paris during the last quarter of the 19th century. With his son Frédéric-Louis joining him in around 1890, the firm altered its name to Durand et Fils.

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