Maison Lemarchand André Lemoine: Large Napoleon III Library

Beautiful pedigree for this very pretty blackened wooden bookcase, encrusted with brass nets and adorned with gilded bronzes. A stamp on the back inscribed MAISON LEMARCHAND, IN LEMOINE, 17 rue des Tournelles IN PARIS Louis Edouard Lemarchand (1795-1872), son of the cabinetmaker Charles-Joseph, settled in rue des Tournelles in 1828. In 1830 he was appointed cabinetmaker of the Duke of Orleans. In 1846 he went into partnership with André Gabriel Lemoine or Lemoyne, wood merchant from the islands, 2 quai de Jemmapes. The latter succeeded him in 1852 and kept the workshops at 17 rue des Tournelles. His son Henri took over from 1863 until 1893. The company was one of Napoleon III's official suppliers. Good condition. Epoque XIXth century Composed of two superimposed bodies (height of the lower body 100 cm). Upper glazed doors with original blown glass. Original shelving adjustable by racks.