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Rare gilt bronze and marquetry clockwork cylinder desk - Napoleon III period, Louis XV style
An exceptional and very rare cylinder desk, also known as a clock desk, made in the refined taste of the Louis XV style during the Napoleon III period.
This exceptional piece of furniture is distinguished by the presence of a clock integrated into the cylinder, an element as spectacular as it is unusual, conferring on the whole a character that is both decorative and functional.
The structure is richly adorned with a fine marquetry of precious woods, with elegant, perfectly balanced motifs, sublimated by finely chased ormolu ornamentation: sabots, falls, frames and decorative elements of the highest quality.
The cylinder opens onto a compartmentalized interior offering niches, drawers and writing space, revealing all the craftsmanship of cabinetmakers in the second half of the XIXᵉ century.
The curved lines, harmony of proportions and richness of materials bear witness to fine cabinetmaking, typical of the finest Napoleon III productions inspired by the XVIIIᵉ century.
A rare and prestigious piece of furniture, ideal for a demanding collector or to sublimate a classic interior, a cabinet of curiosities or a characterful office.
Clock movement signed Leroy on the dial, working order not guaranteed.
Ref: 7XIRUCLC4A