Premier Auction - Session I - November 17, 2023 | Lot 551-1007
Fri, Nov 17, 2023 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 692
Napoleon III Bronze Mounted, Ebonized and Boulle Center Table
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
likely French, mid to late 19th century, turtle top with beveled glass overlay, Boulle inlay centered by a chariot reserve, foliate border, serpentine apron centered by mythological masks, maiden mask and cabochon mounted corners, frieze drawer, cabriole legs with spanning Boulle decoration, sabots, 30-1/2 x 40-1/2 x 27 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
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Condition
structurally sound, glass overlay is later, Boulle inlay with scattered lifting, losses and areas with paint retouches throughout, ebonized surface with wear, retouches, and shrinkages, one foot is missing sabot, other general wear and imperfections expected with age and use
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Private Collection, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
