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so-called bureau plat, by the Paris firm MAISON KRIEGER, in Louis XV style, first quarter of the 20th century, curved oak frame, with rosewood and tulipwood veneer and exceptionally fine panelled, ornamental and floral marquetry in various, partly stained exotic woods and maple, with polished finish in traditional artisanal technique, free-standing, three drawers, rich, finely chased and gilt bronze mounts, top with moulded border, company plaque Maison KRIEGER Damon. Namur & Cie 74 Faubg. St. Antoine, 75 x 150 x 83 cm, professionally restored condition. (MIN)
The present item is subject to conservation legislation (AS).
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Prov.:
Originally from the Grand Hotel Continental in Paris, Suite No. 200.
Lit.:
Denise Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Français du XIX Siecle pp. 395–398
Maison Krieger (1826–1910) Founded in 1826 by the brothers Antoine and Nicolas Krieger (1804–1869), Maison Krieger in Paris was one of the most important manufacturers of luxury furniture of the 19th century. The firm exhibited its furniture at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851 and the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1855, winning numerous prizes and medals. Maison Krieger was also where the celebrated François Linke trained; he learnt the art of cabinetmaking there as a journeyman and, after establishing his own workshop, also offered his works under the Maison Krieger name.
Specialist: Günther Minichreiter
so-called bureau plat, by the Paris firm MAISON KRIEGER, in Louis XV style, first quarter of the 20th century, curved oak frame, with rosewood and tulipwood veneer and exceptionally fine panelled, ornamental and floral marquetry in various, partly stained exotic woods and maple, with polished finish in traditional artisanal technique, free-standing, three drawers, rich, finely chased and gilt bronze mounts, top with moulded border, company plaque Maison KRIEGER Damon. Namur & Cie 74 Faubg. St. Antoine, 75 x 150 x 83 cm, professionally restored condition. (MIN)
The present item is subject to conservation legislation (AS).
Please note our information on CITES/conservation legislation/export from the EU on page 5.
Prov.:
Originally from the Grand Hotel Continental in Paris, Suite No. 200.
Lit.:
Denise Ledoux-Lebard, Le Mobilier Français du XIX Siecle pp. 395–398
Maison Krieger (1826–1910) Founded in 1826 by the brothers Antoine and Nicolas Krieger (1804–1869), Maison Krieger in Paris was one of the most important manufacturers of luxury furniture of the 19th century. The firm exhibited its furniture at the Great Exhibition in London in 1851 and the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1855, winning numerous prizes and medals. Maison Krieger was also where the celebrated François Linke trained; he learnt the art of cabinetmaking there as a journeyman and, after establishing his own workshop, also offered his works under the Maison Krieger name.
Specialist: Günther Minichreiter
