Antique French Kidney Shaped Inlaid Side Table Cabinet Chest Sevres Plaque, 1890

Description

A very fine antique French Louis XV style inlaid 'kidney' shaped side table or chest, inlaid walnut with a large … more A very fine antique French Louis XV style inlaid 'kidney' shaped side table or chest, inlaid walnut with a large Sevres style plaque depicting lovers in 18th century dress, circa 1880. The top is inlaid with a large enameled 'Bleu Celeste' Sevres style enamel plaque, framed with a gilded bronze ribbon, then crossbanded with rosewood. Following is a band of walnut 'basketweave' parquetry, finished with another band of rosewood and a gilded bronze gallery. The front having three inlaid drawers with gilded bronze handles and featherbanded with walnut in a lighter shade, the sides having corresponding featherbanded panels, the table raised on cabriole legs with bronze mounts to the feet. Condition is excellent.

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