Flat desk in marquetry Boulle by Befort Mathieu

Flat desk in marquetry “Boulle” type decorated with intricate rinceau. Arched feet finished with clawed hooves and surmounted by powerful faun’s mask in engraved and gilded bronze. Three draws open in the middle embellished with gilded bronzes such as keyholes, frames and sconces with acanthus leaf patterns. Scalloped tray, partly inlaid, outstretched with a Moroccan leather and surrounded by an ingot mould in gilded bronze.

Period of Napoleon III.