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"Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Cabinet"
Napoleon III period cabinet, made of ebonized wood and Boulle brass marquetry on a red-tinted tortoiseshell background.
It opens at the bottom with two doors revealing three English-style drawers.
The middle section, forming a writing desk, opens with a dark fawn leather flap decorated with small ironwork. The interior features four drawers, also in brass marquetry on a tortoiseshell background, and a central niche.
The upper section opens with two doors and serves as a bookcase or display case (original glass).
The cornice features a double frieze of gilt bronze, decorated with acanthus leaves and egg-shaped friezes.
The apron is adorned in its center with a thick and substantial gilt bronze mask.
The sides also feature rich gilt bronze decoration.
Very good condition, with no damage or missing parts.
Napoleon III period, circa 1870
Delivery to France: €180
Ref: M2EC3Z5D2I