A pair of Napoleon III console cabinets. France. 19th century. With serpentine front, white marble tops, figurative and arabesque ormolu mounts, and Boulle marquetry of brass, tortoise shell, and mother of pearl in ribbon motif. Each: 42 1/2"h x 46 1/4"w x 16 1/4"d.
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Provenance: Property from the Virginia Estate of a Distinguished Private Collector and Art Historian, Red Gate, formerly Greenville, Millwood, VA.
Condition: Some loose mounts.