ATTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH-EMMANUEL ZWIENER, LATE 19TH CENTURY

The present cabinet is typical of Zwiener's work: an elaborate interpretation of the fluid Rococo manner executed to the highest standards, with vernis Martin panels and encrusted with intricate gilt-bronze mounts. Identical winged rocaille corner chutes, showing the influence of Léon Messagé, feature to a number of vitrines by Zwiener, including a pair stamped ' E. ZWIENER' sold Christie's, London, 20 March 2003, lot 38 (£38,240).