Cabinet Stamped BéFort Jeune Louis XIV Richly Bronzed, 19th Century
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Cabinet Stamped BéFort Jeune Louis XIV Richly Bronzed, 19th Century
About the Item
- Creator:Befort Jeune (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 40.95 in (104 cm)Width: 51.97 in (132 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1855
- Condition:in perfect condition.
- Seller Location:Manduel, FR
- Reference Number:Seller: C031stDibs: LU235736097603
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