Gervaise Durand. A French, Louis XVI style, Kingwood and tulipwood banded oval, two-tier etagere with ormolu mounts throughout Bearing a G. Durand, company stamp to the underside of the frieze. 49cm wideFootnote: Gervais Durand exhibited in the 1889 Universal Exhibition in Paris and was awarded a medal for his exhibits. An exhibition report stated that 'Mr. Durand, was skillful and modest. Winning a silver medal for his first foray in exhibiting his work. His work seems to be mainly based on classical 18th century pieces but given his own flare and crafsmanship.Condition report: An olld break to one of the legs at the point of intersection with the under tier with signs of rubbery glue repairSigns of old repairs and maybe a replacement lower section of the leg from below under tier but shape and construction in keeping