NAPOLEON III SALON CABINET IN BOULLE MARQUETRY, CIRCA 1840

Engraved Brass Inlaid Into Ebony, Attributed To Mathieu Befort (Befort Jeune),
The Cabinet Has Scrolling Floral And Foliate Design To The Front And Canted Corners With Ebonised Sides With Key,
Throughout The Cabinet Are Bronze Gilt Ormolu Mounts And Moulds Surrounded By
Laurel Leaves And To The Front Are Acanthus Leaves,

Mathieu Be´Fort (Befort Jeune) Was Born In 1813 And Is Recorded As Having Worked
In Paris From 1836 Until His Death In 1880. Mathieu Was The Son Of Renowned
Cabinet Maker Jean-Baptiste Befort (Befort Pe`Re). Both Are Known For Creating Their
Own Interpretations Of Andre Charles Boulle’S Furniture. In 1844 Mathieu Won A
Medal In The French Exhibition Showcasing His Work Which Resulted In Napoleon Iii Becoming A Purveyor.

Dimensions- 110Cm H X 85Cm W X 43Cm D

Condition: Good - Refer To Images

586267+24

Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia

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