Napoleon III Boulle center table
Details
- Artist
- Title
- Napoleon III Boulle center table
- Year
- c.1850
- Medium
- mahogany
- Size
- 120 x 70 x 77 cm
Further Information
Presenting a magnificent example of French craftsmanship: an original Napoleon III Boulle center table, dating to around 1850. This serpentine-shaped marvel boasts not just one, but two freeze drawers, all adorned in meticulous, rococo-style brass marquetry that elevates its beauty to unmatched levels.
The table’s top, skirting, drawer fronts, and elegant cabriole legs are enveloped in opulent brass detailing that captures the essence of the period's grandeur.
What makes this piece truly stand out are the four intricate gilded bronze masks, each exquisitely cast and placed at the front, back, and both ends of the table.
Mounted at the top of each cabriole leg, sun god masks in finely cast ormolu add an air of regality, paying homage to the era’s fascination with mythical motifs.
Even the key escutcheons don sun god masks, underscoring the table’s rich decorative layers. The ebonized mahogany contrasts beautifully with the golden brass marquetry, creating a striking display that celebrates the finest of 19th-century French design.
With original, untouched condition and measurements of 1200mm in length, 700mm in width, and a depth of 770mm, this Boulle center table is a breathtaking collector’s piece that exudes sophistication and historical significance. Imagine it as the heart of any space, a testament to an era defined by luxury and meticulous artistry.