An important Napoleon III cupboard by Mathieu... Lot 515

An important Napoleon III cupboard by Mathieu Befort, said Befort Jeune Ebony veneered and ebonised wood Richly decorated with tortoiseshell and gilt metal marquetry work in the style of Andre Charles Boulle On the front, foliage arabesques and mythological figure motifs Chiselled gilt bronze mounts depicting centrally Aspasia and Socrates under a baldachin sided by the figures of Spring and Autumn Head of Hercules gilt bronze mounts to sides One inner shelf Marble top Stamped on the inside and under some of the bronze mounts "BEFORT JEUNE" France, mid 19th century (restored marble top) Identical piece sold at Christe’s on March 6th, 2014 for GBP 98,500 113x190,5x45,5 cm