#7

French Doll's Cupboard with Original Faience 'Violette' Service
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$1,500
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21" H (53 cm). The dark-finished wooden cupboard features an unusual shelf arrangement with glass- door cupboard aside a two-shelved open arrangement, above a lower glass door buffet. Shaped with Art Nouveau styling, the cupboard is upholstered in cream muslin printed with lavender fleur-de-lis pattern and is originally fitted with a doll's dinner service in creamy faience decorated with lavender violets and green leaves, including lidded tureen and glass goblets. Excellent condition. French, circa 1895.