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Of curved form, decorated in Boulle marquetry, veneered in tortoiseshell and inlaid with brass, depicting various scenes under canopies within scrolled borders,
foliage scrolls, garlands of flowers, winged putti on stylized dolphins, acrobats holding torches,
in the center of the top on an entablature, the goddess Athena; within frames.
It opens with two scalloped doors, the apron is scalloped, the uprights are undulating, terminating in cabriole legs.
The decoration is very rich in chased and gilded bronze, including: mounts with Indian heads in espagnolettes, an astragal, frames, an apron with a Boreas mask, and foliate sabots.
Regency Style
Attributed to Charles Mellier. Born in France, Charles Mellier settled in England, worked with the Monbro family, and took over their business around 1870. Registered as an upholsterer at 2 Fifth Street in Soho, his business was established at 48, 49, and 50 Cavendish Square and offered antique furniture. He participated in the Great Exhibition of 1878 and won a Silver Medal in Class 17. He was mentioned in The Furniture Gazette on September 5, 7, and 21, 1878, and April 24, 1880, as one of the finest Franco-English cabinetmakers.
In 1891 and 1902, Charles Mellier & Co. is listed as Upholsterer, Cabinetmaker, Decorator, and Art Dealer, located at Margaret Street and 57 Wells Street, London 1. A Boulle marquetry commode, "partially" stamped
C. Mellier & Co., of an identical model, was for sale in London in 2019.
Dimensions: Height: 86 cm; Depth: 60 cm; Width: 150 cm
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Ref: DASA4RWNC3
| Condition | As new |
| Style | Second Empire style, Napoleon III style (Chests Of Drawers of Second Empire style, Napoleon III style Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Chests Of Drawers 19th century) |
| Country of origin | France |
| Artist | Mellier |
| Width (cm) | 150 |
| Height (cm) | 86 |
| Depth (cm) | 60 |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 8-15 Business Days |
| Location | 30129, Manduel, France |
| Shipping Information | I ship worldwide. Please ask me for a shipping quote, specifying your city and country. Thank you. |
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