Fine 19th Century French Napoleon III Second Empire Period Ebonized Writing Table

Description

A spectacular French Napoleon III Second Empire period (1852-1870) magnificently decorated ebonized wood writing table.

Exceptionally fine quality, exquisitely hand-crafted … more A spectacular French Napoleon III Second Empire period (1852-1870) magnificently decorated ebonized wood writing table.

Exceptionally fine quality, exquisitely hand-crafted by a highly skilled artisan in the second half of the 19th century, finished in luxurious Louis XVI taste, richly ornamented throughout with elaborate hand incised parcel gilt decorated foliate scroll pattern and mother of pearl inlay.

The true highlight of this lavish Parisian masterpiece is the stunning inset polychrome enameled porcelain and stoneware panels that garnish it in abundance. Richly decorated, each rare and unusual specimen features artistic, finely detailed Neoclassical elements in relief, including large Royal coat of arms medallion, Lion rampant with shield and mask, figural mythology scene and floral scroll designs.

Beautifully-articulated ebonized solid oak writing table, having a shaped rectangular top with rounded cup corners and carved molded edge, over a frieze fitted with two dovetailed drawers, elegantly rising on turned tapered legs with reeded accents, joined by a dramatic wavy shaped x-form cross-stretcher.

Paris, France; circa 1860

Dimensions: (approx)
28.75" High, 45.25" Wide, 27.5" Deep

It's smaller size and proportions make it ideal for use as a center table, library table, petite desk, or placed in the foyer as a stunning entry statement piece!

This striking antique table is in wonderful shape, and presents splendidly, with beautiful, nicely aged patina over the whole. A superb example, extraordinarily rare, completely original antique condition, museum exhibition quality. Strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound, with wear and tear commensurate including possible minor imperfections spectacular and most impressive period Napoleon III Second Empire French ebonized desk or writing writing, magnificently decorated throughout.

Exceptionally fine quality, exquisitely hand-crafted by a highly skilled artisan in France in the mid 19th century, finished in luxurious Louis XVI taste, richly ornamented throughout with elaborate hand incised parcel gilt decorated foliate scroll pattern, mother of pearl inlay The true highlight of this Parisian masterpiece is the stunning inset polychrome enameled panels with finely detailed Neoclassical figural and floral designs.

Beautifully-articulated ebonized oak frame, having a shaped rectangular top with rounded cup corners and carved molded edge, over a frieze fitted with two dovetailed drawers, elegantly rising on turned tapered legs with reeded accents, joined by a dramatic wavy shaped x-form cross-stretcher.

Dimensions: (approx)
28.75" High, 45.25" Wide, 27.5" Deep

This striking antique table is in wonderful shape, and presents splendidly, with beautiful, nicely aged patina over the whole. A superb example, extraordinarily rare, completely original antique condition, museum exhibition quality. Strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound. Possible wear commensurate with age and use, minor age appropriate imperfections, but nothing that detracts from the overall display, but only adds to the rich antique character and lustrous sheen.

Delivered cleaned, hand waxed and polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and centuries of enjoyment.

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