French Art Deco China
Cabinet
Signed ‘ Dugay’
Circa 1915-1920, France
Highly decorative and
functional Early French Art Deco display cabinet.
A stand alone piece that will command the attention in any room.
Macassar ebony lower cabinet framed in solid, skillfully carved oak.
The lower door has a hand carved center medallion with
Bacchus * (Roman god of wine) and his grapes in a chariot
pulled through the clouds by three horses.
Consider this piece for your wine bar or wine cellar.
The top and side frame have
wonderful carved natural acorns and leaves.
Carved stepped feet, typical of art deco designs.
Clear glass top cabinet with original mirrored back,
2 clear glass shelves, door and side panels.
Carved ‘Dugay’ signature on the lower right back leg.
Black marble veined top to showcase a vase or statue.
Interior has the original light fixtures intact, which can be easily replaced
upon request.
Polished nickel plated solid bronze art deco hardware and art deco keys.
Exceptional quality.
*Bacchus : The Roman god of
wine and intoxication, equated with the Greek Dionysus.
His festival was celebrated on March 16 and 17. The Bacchanalia, orgies in
honor of Dionysus,
were introduced in Rome around 200 BCE. These infamous celebrations, notorious
for their
sexual and criminal character, got so out of hand that they were forbidden by
the Roman Senate
in 186 BCE. Bacchus is also identified with the old-Italian god Liber.
We do have matching pieces
from this suite available, please see item # FADC147
for the server,
Item # FADDT62 for the Dining Table,
FADDC56 for the Dining Chairs,
FADM120 and FADM121 for
the two mirrors.
Dimensions: 33 ½” wide, 67
½” high, 15” deep.
top marble slab: 25 ¾” wide, 10 ¾” deep.
Interior dimensions of glass
upper cabinet: 11 ½” deep, 31 ½” wide, 38” high.
The 2 glass shelves are spaced 11 ½” -12 apart. They could be moved if needed.
Lower closed cabinet: 15 5/8” high, 32” wide, 12” deep.
Condition: In excellent
restored condition with a proper French Polished Finish.
Item #
FADC148: Price: $ 34,500.
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