A French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Napoleon III period ebony, giltwood and ormolu deux corps cabinet

A striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Napoleon III period ebony, giltwood and ormolu deux corps cabinet. The cabinet base displays elegant architectural columns with giltwood plinths and richly chased striking Caryatids above. Each door displays decorative recessed panels with... — Read MoreA striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Napoleon III period ebony, giltwood and ormolu deux corps cabinet. The cabinet base displays elegant architectural columns with giltwood plinths and richly chased striking Caryatids above. Each door displays decorative recessed panels with a fine mottled giltwood band and open to display one shelf and all original hardware. The straight frieze displays elegant fluted giltwood designs while additional architectural designs lead up each side with finely detailed bottom ormolu foliate mount, charming ormolu rosettes at the center and a richly carved giltwood foliate mount at the top. The two doors display exceptional ormolu screens adorned with detailed rosettes. The doors open to reveal the upholstered inside and two adjustable shelves. Above is a finely detailed rosette flanked by foliate designs and palmettes. — Read Less