October Online Auction (Sale #353)
Lot 342:
Description
Napoleon III Style Gilt Bronze and Ebonized Boulle Cabinet
An ormolu mounted, brass, pewter and mother-of-pearl inlaid tortoiseshell veneer cabinet, having a marble top above an inlaid and corner mounted cornice, inlaid door opening on shelved compartment, flanked by tapered columns headed by female busts, figural mounts to sides
Provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, Sale 8128, Session 2, Lot #227, November 22, 2005
Property from: an Estate, Chicago (Streeterville), Illinois
Height: 42 3/4 inches, Width: 31 1/2 inches, Depth: 14 3/4 inches
Disclaimers: Sotheby’s catalog description states ‘red stained horn’ but corrects this in post-sale paperwork (provided) as tortoiseshell; 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: 1:23 pm CST
Shipping Status: Shipping Quote
Last modified: September 30, 2026, 11:59 am
Condition report:
overall moderate wear consistent with normal use, door loose, the lower pivot hinge broken, brass inlay on door lifting and having detached pieces (present and bagged), losses to tortoiseshell veneer, marble having occasional scuffs, light edge wear, repairs and chips, light powderpost beetle larvae damage on back
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