Middle 19th Century Napoleon III Era Boulle Marquetry Planter

Napoleon III period planter, with barely visible blackened wooden structure since almost entirely covered with a 'high quality and finesse marquetry. It consists of chopped brass, forming arabesques, scrolls and scrolls.
This piece of furniture offers a naked compartment, 16 cm deep, bordered by an openwork gallery. Initially planned to receive a plant or rose - in a missing zinc tray - we can choose to divert this space from its original function. The curved frame of this top is garnished in each angle of a bronze with floral patterns and is bordered by a cut brass wand. These are similar ornaments that are found on the four sides of this planter, as if to further enhance her many red and gold march.
Note the presence on the belt, in the center of the two longest sides, of two generous original bronze mascarons. Identical to each other, they thus confirm the absence of distinction between a 'in front' and a 'rear' on this decorative medium furniture.
The whole rests on four feet with pronounced curves, embellished with period bronzes: busts of naked children in the upper part, hooves in the lower part, edges of edges uniting them.
This luminous planter in shimmering colors has been carefully restored and can now bring chic and prestige to its next home.

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Era: mid -XIXth

Perfect condition after restoration in our workshop. Tampon varnished finish.

Dimensions:
Long: 70 cm
Wide: 43 cm
Height: 81 cm