Locati LLC
Live Auction

Locati, LLC April 2023 Sale

Sun, Apr 16, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 65

French Burlwood Table Box, P. Sormani & Fils

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$200,000 $10,000
A Napoleon III style gilt bronze mounted marquetry inlaid, parcel ebonized and thuya burlwood table box / jardiniere, P. Sormani & Fils, Paris, late 19th / early century, the lid enclosing an open interior with later red baize lining, with applied brass plaque to underside of lid inscribed "Vve P. SORMANI & FILS / 10, rue Charlot. / PARIS". Notes: Paul Sormani (1817-1877), was born in Venice where he trained as a cabinetmaker. In 1847, he moved to Paris to open his first atelier specializing in fine quality French Kings style pieces. Renowned as a maker of luxury furniture, he received commissions from the likes of Empress Eugenie, the wife of Emperor Napoleon III. When Sormani died in 1877, his wife, Marie-Philippine, and his son, Paul-Charles, took over the business; from this date onwards, the firm's pieces were signed "Veuve P. Sormani & Fils." The firm closed in 1934.Height 6 1/2in; width 26 1/2in; depth 16in.From a Main Line collection.

Condition

Likely a jardiniere reconfigured to a table box. General marks wear, scuffs and surface scratches overall. minor movement to veneers. The metalwork with typical rubbing, toning and minor bending. The brass feet are later added, vacant holes to the underside would suggest this was mounted to a stand or with previous legs/base.

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay

All invoices must be paid for & picked up within 10 business days after the sale end. For payment, Bidsquare bidders can pay online with Stripe (with credit card convenience fee). Alternatively, we accept (in person) cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard (with a credit card convenience fee), Money Order/Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer. NO PAYPAL. Locati, LLC uses third party shippers for ALL items. We offer the following suggested shippers: For small items (international & domestic shipping): Barry Wexler UPS Store #5342 215 657 5701 store5342@theupsstore.com Parcel Place 215 345 4930 parcelplace4387@outlook.com The Packaging Store 215 361 6940 hello@packandshipnow.com For furniture or shipping overseas: Moverman Bryant Martin 551 227 5633 bryant@gomoverman.com GoGo Delivery Irene Vunk 386 288 3024 gogodeliveryllc@gmail.com DAG Xpress (NYC vicinity) 646 836 9827 www.godagxpress.com Outward Bound Courier Logistics 413 854 3676 outwardboundcl@yahoo.com Ukay Nationwide Delivery (domestic moving coast to coast or to mid-west) 732 802 0900 www.ukaydelivery.com

Locati, LLC does NOT ship/pack any items. We suggest the following:

  • UPS Store (215) 657-5701 Store5342@theupsstore.com
  • Parcel Place (215) 345-4930 Parcelplace4387@outlook.com
  • Philadelphia Mailroom (215) 745-1100 phillymailroom@gmail.com
  • Popcorn Packers (609) 397-2205 lambertville@popcornpackers.com
  • The Packaging Store (215) 361-6940 Hello@PackandShipNow.com
  • Moverman (furniture) Bryant Martin (551) 227-5633 bryant@moverman.com
  • GoGo Delivery, LLC (furniture) Irene Vunk (386) 288-3024 gogodeliveryllc@gmail.com
  • Outward Bound Courier Logistics (furniture) (413) 854-3676 outwardboundcl@yahoo.com
  • Ukay Nationwide Delivery (furniture) (732) 802-0900
  • Plycon Transportation Group (furniture) (631) 973-3088