Important cartel of violoné form marquetry of scale and brass known as Boulle. Rich ornamentation of gilded chased bronzes on the theme of the venery representing a killing of a boar, one attacked by dogs, topped by a bellman blowing his hunting horn. The legs are arched with dogs and foliage. Napoleon III period H : 104 cm - W : 44 cm - D : 20 cm

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