Restoration period meuble d'appui<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ebony, Chinese lacquer, and vernis Martin. Gilded bronze ornamentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The central and side panels are decorated with various figures, pagodas, trees, boats and a bridge in rural and mountainous landscapes, surrounded by undulating mouldings. The marble top rests on a guilloch\u00e9 moulding with a pearl motif, topped by a cornice alternating acanthus and lotus leaves, above a long frieze drawer composed of two panels decorated with repeating motifs of exotic birds, flowers and trees. The frieze drawer, lined with cedar, has a central lock concealed by a bust of a pharaoh, above a moulding with a beaded and scroll border. A large door below, gilt bronze ornamentation composed of palmettes centred on a rosette, enclosing a walnut-lined interior with two adjustable shelves. The whole stands on a wide plinth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Circa 1820-1830<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Provenance: Former collection of Comte and Comtesse de Viel Castel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
H 117 cm L 91,5 cm P 48,5 cm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Meuble d’appui d’\u00e9poque Restauration Eb\u00e8ne, laque de Chine et vernis Martin. Ornementation de bronze dor\u00e9 Les panneaux centraux et lat\u00e9raux sont d\u00e9cor\u00e9s de figures vari\u00e9es, de pagodes, d’arbres, de bateaux et d’un pont dans des paysages ruraux et montagneux, entour\u00e9s de moulures ondul\u00e9es. Le plateau en marbre repose sur une moulure guilloch\u00e9e \u00e0 motif de … <\/p>\n