LOT 515 An important Napoleon III cupboard by Mathieu Befort, said Befort JeuneEbony veneered and ebonised
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An important Napoleon III cupboard by Mathieu Befort, said Befort JeuneEbony veneered and ebonised woodRichly decorated with tortoiseshell and gilt metal marquetry work in the style of Andre Charles Boulle On the front, foliage arabesques and mythological figure motifsChiselled gilt bronze mounts depicting centrally Aspasia and Socrates under a baldachin sided by the figures of Spring and AutumnHead of Hercules gilt bronze mounts to sidesOne inner shelfMarble topStamped on the inside and under some of the bronze mounts "BEFORT JEUNE"France, mid 19th century(restored marble top)Identical piece sold at Christe’s on March 6th, 2014 for GBP 98,500113x190,5x45,5 cm- - -15.00 % buyer's premium on the hammer price23.00 % VAT on buyer's premium
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