Cartel d'Alcôve and its console table, with Boulle marquetry decoration in the first part, made of engraved brass on red tortoiseshell backgrounds. It is adorned with a rich ormolu trim featuring foliage scrolls, gadroons, horns of plenty and female masks. It is crowned by a putti and features an eagle with outstretched wings embracing a snake. The bronze dial features twelve white enamel cartouches.
The dial and mechanism are signed Charles de Beauvillain in Paris. Cité Maître, July 14, 1733.
Paris. Regency period.
H_84 cm W_31.5 cm D_16.5 cm
Restoration.
Bibliography :
Les Ouvriers du Temps. Jean-Dominique Augarde. Antiquorum Editions - 1996
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.
