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French Empire period mahogany, marble and gilt bronze cabinet

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
French Empire period mahogany, marble and gilt bronze cabinet
French, early 19th Century
Height 98cm, width 132cm, depth 58.5cm

This beautiful mahogany cabinet was crafted in France in the early 19th Century, when Napoleon Bonaparte was Emperor (1804-1814,15). The cabinet features a wide rectangular body, topped by flecked light green marble. Its body is split into an upper and lower section.

The cabinet’s upper section is decorated with a central gilt bronze escutcheon, which encloses a lock. This features a diamond centre, flanked by scrolling vines and stylised palmettes. The two ends of the upper body are decorated with gilt bronze swans within circular frames. The front can be pulled down to form a green leather-topped writing desk. This opens to reveal several shelves and seven small drawers, with light-coloured wood fronts. The cabinet’s lower body is composed of two doors, which are mounted with gilt bronze frames, dotted with rosettes and palmettes. Its centre features a gilt bronze pinecone-tipped band, with a rosette at its middle. Behind these doors are three large drawers, which are fitted with gilt bronze ring handles, cast as laurel wreaths.

More Information

In the Style of:	Napoleon Bonaparte
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, marble, ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	15227
Incollect Reference #:	385924

Dimensions

W.	51.97 in;	H.	38.58 in;	D.	23.03 in;
W.	132 cm;	H.	98 cm;	D.	58.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.