Napoleon III Cabinet With Burgau Inlay - 19th Century
A rare Napoleon III-era lacquered box with mother-of-pearl inlay, featuring shimmering colors and iridescent highlights that shift with the light.
With its undulating rectangular shape, this box is crafted from burgauté lacquer and decorated with lively chinoiserie scenes. The details are precise, refined, and flawlessly executed.
Decorative motifs adorn all sides within cartouches set against a black background with gold highlights. Very elegant in form with its marquetry featuring subtle iridescence.
Interior upholstered in parma silk in perfect condition.
Piece numbered - in perfect condition.
*The shell from the Eastern seas, the “burgau,” gives rise to burgauté furniture.
Late 19th century.
H. 9 x W. 23 x D. 17 cm
With its undulating rectangular shape, this box is crafted from burgauté lacquer and decorated with lively chinoiserie scenes. The details are precise, refined, and flawlessly executed.
Decorative motifs adorn all sides within cartouches set against a black background with gold highlights. Very elegant in form with its marquetry featuring subtle iridescence.
Interior upholstered in parma silk in perfect condition.
Piece numbered - in perfect condition.
*The shell from the Eastern seas, the “burgau,” gives rise to burgauté furniture.
Late 19th century.
H. 9 x W. 23 x D. 17 cm
950 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Nacre
Width: 23 cm
Height: 9 cm
Depth: 17 cm
Reference (ID): 1764873
Availability: In stock
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