#37

Outstanding French Miniature Folding Room with Original Furnishings and Accessories
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$2,750
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14" (36 cm.) l. x 9"h. x 9"d. Of sturdy card-paper stock,the folding room has angled sides for extra dimension,two windows with original valances and patterned silk draperies,original wall papers with gold paper edging. There is a gilt framed wall mirror,three ormolu framed portraits,and a superb ensemble of mahogany-finished salon furnishings decorated with burgundy silk upholstery and embossed gilt Dresden papers (to simulate bronze trim) and matches the draperies. The furnishings include a day bed with high canopy,piano and piano stool,mirrored armoire,fireplace mantel with fancy ormolu clock,fernery with original ferns and flowers,scalloped-edge pedestal table,four chairs and an ormolu umbrella stand. Two bisque dolls in original factory costumes inhabit the room. Pristine and perfectly-preserved original condition with vibrant rich colors. French,circa 1880. Ex-Collection Davos Spielzeugmuseum of Switzerland.