Small Showcase in Brass and Blackened Pear Tree, Napoleon III Period - Mid-19th Century

This small piece of furniture, in blackened pearwood, opens with a glazed door, with a brass frame, inlaid with red, green, blue, white and orange motifs specific to the style of André-Charles Boulle (1646-1732).
Cabinetmaker to Louis XIV, Boulle was the first to apply gilt bronze and tortoiseshell to cabinetmaking.
This door is equipped with an authentic functional lock with bronze entry decorated with an applied acanthus crown and key.
The all-mahogany interior is structured with two adjustable shelves on racks with a field inlaid with brass mesh.
This window, at breast height, topped with black Mazy marble, is enriched with numerous bronzes, in particular drops with cherub motifs on the uprights.
On each side, the angles are fitted with spandrels and the center features a chimera's head.
The upper part is embellished with two friezes of acanthus leaves and oves in gilded bronze.
This exceptional piece of furniture rests on a projecting base, with gadrooned bronze top, underlined by a double brass net.
This base is embellished with volute flower and leaf motifs as well as a Louis XIV mask.
This small showcase, having benefited from a meticulous restoration in the rules of the art, will appeal to lovers of chic and refined furniture.
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Period: Mid 19th century
Excellent condition, after restoration in our workshops.
Buffer varnish finish
Delivery and installation possible, in France and in Europe, by our partner specialized in the transport of furniture.
Maximum dimensions:
Width: 73cm
Depth: 36cm
Height: 103cm
Ref: 846U

Ref: 3FC7CICWO6