Empire Console In Moiré Lemon Tree, Mercury Gilt Bronzes & Turquin Marble, 1820 Period

Wall console with scrolling console feet, moiré lemon veneer and rich chiseled and gilded bronze trim (rosettes, acanthus leaf palmettes and the chariot of Venus on the drawer. It is topped with a luxurious turquin blue marble Beautiful workmanship in the Empire style and from the Restoration period (early 19th century around 1815-1820) Beautiful, very refined furniture Typical of the end of the Empire, a time when the use of native essences was requested by the Emperor to make up for the lack of mahogany due to the continental blockade (there is lemon tree furniture made for the Empress Marie Louise).Excellent condition, our furniture comes from the cabinetmaker where it received a French polish refurbished.Old marble of high quality and period, (reported later).Width: 90.6cm Height: 87cm Depth: 45.4cm