Antique Napoleon III Bookcase in Exotic Woods with Gilded Bronze Elements, France, 19th Century

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Antique Napoleon III bookcase in precious exotic woods with inserts of gilded bronze elements belonging to the second half of … Read more Antique Napoleon III bookcase in precious exotic woods with inserts of gilded bronze elements belonging to the second half of the 19th century. The front is marked by a larger door and two smaller lateral ones with a series of shelves inside that can be adjusted via a ladder system. All three doors are highlighted by the presence of a bronze fitting with a geometric pattern inlay inside. The base is of a mixtilinear type and has a bronze cymatium in the center. The feet have a curvilinear shape and end with expertly chiseled gilded bronze socks. Condition: Restored by our master craftsmen with traditional shellac and handmade alcohol method. Provenance: 19th century France. Measurements: 180x45 H170cm. Document: Certificate of Authenticity. Condition: Restored by our master craftsmen with traditional shellac and handmade alcohol method. See less