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Fine Antique French Napoleon III Period Boulle Marquetry Ebonized Vanity Table
$4,495
£3,457.85
€4,013.58
CA$6,339.02
A$7,100.77
CHF 3,729.58
MX$86,343.11
NOK 47,228.69
SEK 44,832.72
DKK 29,954.94
About the Item
A rare French Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) Boulle marquetry table.
France, almost certainly Parisian work, Mid-19th Century, executed in sophisticated Louis XV taste, featuring brilliant gilt bronze ormolu mounted ebonized wood frame, but what sets this remarkable example apart and a true rarity is the silver-toned Boulle style metal overlay scrolled foliate marquetry-work, atop luxurious tortoise-shell with exquisite warmth and depth, all creating a visually striking contrast.
Having a hinged rectangular shaped top with projecting canted corners and serpentine edge on all sides, inlaid with fine stringwork trim, lifting open to reveal birdeye maple veneered interior, with central mirror plate and open storage, rising on elegantly curved brass string banded cabriole legs, mounted with lavishly chased, chiseled and gilded putti mask corner mounts, long chutes, terminating in pierced sabots. circa 1860
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Contents of the prominent San Antonio Holt Family's Terrell Hills home
The billionaire owner of Holtcat, the largest Catrpillar dealer in America, owner of the San Antonio Spurs professional basketball team, as well as numerous other businesses, sports teams, and philanthropic endeavors.
Headed by Peter M Holt (b.1948), former CEO of Holtcat, Peter is the great grandson of Benjamin Holt (1849-1920), who introduced the first practical track type tractor in 1904, which he named the Caterpillar. He and his brothers founded the Holt Manufacturing Company, which was one of the two companies that came together to create what is known today as Caterpillar Tractor Co.
This table came from the family’s magnificent Terrell Hills estate. If you have a moment, please take the time to read about the entire family's lasting impact on Texas and throughout the entire country. In addition to their incredible business savy, their philanthropy is truly remarkable and second to none.
Their home featured fine French furnishings by Francois Linke, Paul Sormani, Maison Millet, Gervais Maximilien Eugene Durand, Maison Forest, Victor Raulin, and much more.
October 2024 - Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Amazing October Antiques & Important Estates Auction catalog, lot#3258
DIMENSIONS: (approx)
29.5" High, 23" Wide, 16" Deep
CONDITION REPORT:
Overall excellent antique condition. Presents splendidly. May have minor wear consistent with age, use, handling and exposure, including scattered patinated metalwork, spotting silver losses to mirror. Delivered cleaned, waxed, hand polished, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment!
Keywords:
French furniture Napoleonic toilette poudreuse André-Charles Boulle tortoiseshell cut brass overlay black lacquered blackened fruitwood sofa table console side table mirrored ladies dressing table sewing stand work table Victorian parlor entry statement piece transitional Louis 15th style period antiques Dallas Texas
- Similar to:André-Charles Boulle (Cabinetmaker)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Birdseye Maple,Brass,Bronze,Fruitwood,Metal,Mirror,Tortoise Shell,Wood,Ebonized,Gilt,Hand-Crafted,Inlay,Marquetry
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:Mid-19th Century
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Overall excellent antique condition. Presents splendidly. May have minor wear consistent with age and use, including patinated metalwork, spotting to mirror. Delivered cleaned, waxed, hand polished, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment!
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977242686142
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