October Online Auction (Sale #353)
Lot 341:
Description
French Boulle Marble Top Breakfront Cabinet
A Napoleon III style meuble d’appui having ormolu mounts and brass inlays of ebony veneer throughout, central door opening on two adjustable shelves and having brass inlaid tortoiseshell marquetry panel, lock (no key), the flanking panels having brass inlaid tortoiseshell borders around sculptural ormolu figures emblematic of Spring and Autumn, Apollo masks to sides, veined marble top and bracket feet
Provenance: Offered at Christie’s, May 17th, 2006, Sale 1772 Partridge, Lot 153
Property from: an Estate, Chicago (Streeterville), Illinois
Height: 46 inches, Width: 38 inches, Depth: 15 inches
Disclaimers: This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted / controlled under Federal, State and / or Local Law. It is the responsibility of the bidder to verify all applicable government restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permit applicable to the sale or transport of this lot.
Category: Furniture > Cabinets
Estimated Sale Time: 1:22 pm CST
Shipping Status: Shipping Quote
Last modified: September 30, 2026, 11:58 am
Condition report:
overall light wear consistent with normal use, occasional checks to lacquer, right cornice trim loose and held in place by marble top, door having sprung brass inlay at lower left, occasional checks to veneers, back having light powderpost beetle larvae damage
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