Napoleon III Boulle display cabinet bookcase, BEFORT Jeune

Rare two-door display cabinet / bookcase, Boulle style marquetry with brass inlay on a brown tortoiseshell ground. Magnificent gilt bronze ornaments featuring the interrupted lingotière mouldings on the base, the spandrels, and above all Ceres and Dionysos at the centres of the doors, so dear to the BEFORT Jeune (Mathieu) workshops. Interior with 4 shelves, key available.

CURRENTLY UNDER RESTORATION

Truly a rarity; the presentation photo shows the restored contre-partie sold 5 years ago (no longer available for sale) by a colleague and gives an idea of the quality of the model after restoration. A matching two-door cabinet is also for sale in the gallery.

This piece can be viewed at PONT DE BRIQUES 62360