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A LARGE NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT BRASS-INLAID RED TORTOISESHELL 'BOULLE' MEUBLE A HAUTEUR D'APPUI
A LARGE NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT BRASS-INLAID RED TORTOISESHELL 'BOULLE' MEUBLE A HAUTEUR D'APPUI
A LARGE NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT BRASS-INLAID RED TORTOISESHELL 'BOULLE' MEUBLE A HAUTEUR D'APPUI
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A LARGE NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT BRASS-INLAID RED TORTOISESHELL 'BOULLE' MEUBLE A HAUTEUR D'APPUI

THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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A LARGE NAPOLEON III ORMOLU-MOUNTED CUT BRASS-INLAID RED TORTOISESHELL 'BOULLE' MEUBLE A HAUTEUR D'APPUI
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The eared trapezoid white marble top above an egg-and-dart surround and acanthus and sunflower frieze, over a panelled door profusely inlaid in première partie marquetry, the concaved and panelled sides centred by ribbon-hung trophies emblematic of Art and Astronomy, the projecting angles applied with alternating bacchante and satyr herms with scrolling vine and coquille-cast terminal, the interior with two adjustable shelves
58¾ in. (149 cm.) high; 61½ in. (156 cm.) wide; 25½ in. (65 cm.) deep
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

The marquetry and gilt-bronze mounts on the present meuble d'appui relate closely to the work of the cabinet-maker Hyppolyte-Edmé Pretot (1812-1855). The distinctively waved apron incorporating a bearded Bacchic mask and naturalistic acanthus frieze are characteristic of his oeuvre, while a similar pair of swagged bacchante and satyr herms feature on a cabinet stamped by Pretot sold Bonhams, Edinburgh, 9 June 2011, lot 403.

Hyppolyte-Edmé Pretot (1812-1855) was born in Paris and specialised in Boulle furniture. He exhibited at the 1849 Paris Exposition Nationale and at the 1851 London Great Exhibition, where he obtained a medal for hardstone-mounted furniture.

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