A NAPOLEON III SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE CABINET IN BOULLE MANNER Third quarter 19th century
A NAPOLEON III SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE CABINET IN BOULLE MANNER
Third quarter 19th century
Of rectangular outline with canted front corners, the upper part with a moulded cornice and frieze above a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the projecting lower part with a fall-front secretaire drawer fitted with small drawers and red velvet writing surface above a pair of panelled cupboard doors, on a shaped plinth base, the front and the upper side friezes inlaid with arabesque designs in cut brass on the scarlet simulated tortoiseshell ground, the exterior otherwise ebonised throughout and richly mounted with various gilt bronze figures, decorative devices, and mouldings
192cm high, 117cm wide, 56cm deep
A NAPOLEON III SECRETAIRE BOOKCASE CABINET IN BOULLE MANNER
Third quarter 19th century
Of rectangular outline with canted front corners, the upper part with a moulded cornice and frieze above a pair of glazed doors enclosing adjustable shelves, the projecting lower part with a fall-front secretaire drawer fitted with small drawers and red velvet writing surface above a pair of panelled cupboard doors, on a shaped plinth base, the front and the upper side friezes inlaid with arabesque designs in cut brass on the scarlet simulated tortoiseshell ground, the exterior otherwise ebonised throughout and richly mounted with various gilt bronze figures, decorative devices, and mouldings
192cm high, 117cm wide, 56cm deep
