Planter In Boulle Marquetry, Napoleon III Period - Mid-19th Century

Planter from the Napoleon III period, with a barely visible Blackened Wood structure since it is almost entirely covered with a "Boulle" marquetry of great quality and finesse. It is by definition made up of Red tortoiseshell and chiseled brass, forming Arabesques, Rinceaux and Volutes. This piece of furniture offers a bare compartment, 16 cm deep, bordered by an openwork Gallery. Initially planned to receive a plant or a rosebush - in a Zinc container now missing - we can choose to divert this space from its original function. The curved frame of this top is trimmed in each corner with a floral patterned Bronze and is edged with a cut brass bead. Similar ornaments are found on the four sides of this Jardinière, as if to further highlight its many Red and Gold Marqueteries. Note the presence in the belt, in the center of the two longest sides, of two generous Masks in original Bronze. Identical to each other, they thus confirm the lack of distinction between a "front" and a "rear" on this decorative piece of furniture in the middle. The set rests on four legs with pronounced curves, embellished with period bronzes: Busts of naked children in the upper part, hooves in the lower part, fillets of edges uniting them. This Shimmering Colored Luminous Planter has been lovingly restored and can now bring Chic and Prestige to its next home.

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Period: Mid-19th century

Perfect condition after restoration in our workshop. Polished finish with buffer.

Delivery possible, in France and in Europe, by our partner specialized in the transport of furniture.

Dimensions: At the longest: 70 cm At the widest: 43 cm Height: 81 cm

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Reference 746 R