“Boule” Marquetry Buffet, Napoleon III Period – Mid-19th Century

Sideboard, in ebonized pearwood and Boulle marquetry, richly ornamented with bronzes and brass inlays.
It opens with a double door, framed, furnished with spandrels in the upper part and darkened with a panel inlaid with tortoiseshell and finely chiseled brass, decorated with scrolls, birds, vases, garlands and of masks. These doors, embellished with scalloped rods and a bronze joint cover, are equipped with an original functional lock with entries and key.
The interior, all in mahogany, includes a shelf on cleats.
Each upright of this sideboard, also inlaid, presents in the upper part a mask of a man in the hollow of a large volute. These uprights end in large consoles with acanthus leaves.
The sides also feature spandrels. In the center are large motifs depicting a man's head wearing the skin of a dead lion.
The whole rests on a projecting plinth, slightly cut, with mascarons, nets and cul-de-lamp decorated with an angel.
This piece of furniture is crowned with a white Carrara marble, with gray veins, also with a projection and underlined below by a large molding with ove motifs.
This Napoleon III sideboard, a true jewel of French know-how in 19th century cabinetmaking, will delight lovers of exceptional furniture.
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Period: Mid 19th century
Certificate of authenticity provided.
Excellent condition.
Buffer varnish finish.
Completely removable by a reminder screw system.
Delivery and installation possible, in France and in Europe, by our partner specialized in the transport of furniture and works of art.
Maximum dimensions:
Width: 145cm
Depth: 48cm
Height: 111cm
Reference 250723

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