Title
An Ebonized Napoleon III Cabinet
Date
19th century
Description
AN EBONIZED NAPOLEON III CABINET (French, 19th century) with ormolu mounts, Italian pietra dura front panel with applied stone decoration in the form of a Medici vase spewing forth branches laden with fruit. The top is comprised of a polished black marble slab. The base features figural mounts with a frieze of rinceaux. a= commode b= marble top
Cultural Origin
French
Italian
Medium
ebonized wood
semi-precious stones
ormolu
Extent
48" x 53"
Collection
Source
Gift of Lady Mary Rothermere.
Identifier
PSNC.4253a-b
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