Antique French Napoleon III Centre Table in Kingwood, 1870

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A fine napoleon iii walnut shaped centre table circa 1870, richly mounted with ormolu throughout. The shaped top, with beautifully … Read more A fine napoleon iii walnut shaped centre table circa 1870, richly mounted with ormolu throughout. The shaped top, with beautifully figured veneers, sits above a flowing serpentine frieze centred by an ornate gilt bronze cartouche of scrolling acanthus bought from a dealer on march biron at paris antiques markets raised on a bold pedestal support, the base is particularly distinctive, featuring finely cast ormolu cherub figures seated at the corners — an unmistakable flourish of second empire opulence the pedestal descends to a shaped quadripartite base with scrolled legs and further gilt mounts, all retaining a warm, polished walnut finish a classic example of napoleon iii taste, combining theatrical decoration with fine cabinetmaking—ideal as a statement centre table in a formal interior or grand hallway offered in great shape. Dimensions are in inches (cm): width x depth x height 33" (84 cm) x 21" (53 cm) x 28" (71 cm) See less