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Fine French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Ebonized Wood & Pietra Dura Cabinet
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A very fine French 19th century Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Ebonized wood and Pietra Dura Meuble d'Appui à Hauteur with a grey marble top. The single front-door black-lacquered cabinet centered with a Pietra Dure (Semi precious hard stones) plaque depicting a floral bouquet, flanked by ormolu mounts of Bacchus, with floral ormolu trims and brass inlaid strips; the sides surmounted with ormolu mounts depicting a standing Putto. The base centered with an ormolu female mask flanked by medallions and acanthus. Probably by Befort Frers. Circa: Paris, 1870-1880.
Befort Frers.
The firm of Befort specialized in 'furniture in the style of Boulle and in the use of bronze and hardstone' (D. Ledoux-Lebard, Le mobilier français du XIXe siècle, Paris, 1965, p. 29) and received a medal at the 1844 Exposition des produits de l'industrie français. Befort Jeune was recorded at Neuves-Saint-Gilles from 1844 until 1880.
Measures: Height: 48 1/4 inches (122.6 cm)
Width: 38 inches (96.5 cm)
Depth: 18 1/4 inches (46.5 cm).
- Attributed to:Befort Jeune (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 48.25 in (122.56 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1870-1880
- Condition:Refinished. Repaired: Minor repairs to the pietra dura stones. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. A truly beautiful and very decorative cabinet. Overall condition is very good having been recently restored. All gilt is original and in great condition. One key and an interior shelf. Please view all images.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
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