324 - A counter-height cabinet in blackened wood veneer with “Boulle” marquetry of tortoiseshell and brass, opening with a single door.

A counter-height cabinet in blackened wood veneer with “Boulle” marquetry of tortoiseshell and brass, opening with a single door. The rounded, chamfered legs feature rich ornamentation of chiseled and gilded bronze depicting children holding a basket, interlaced patterns, a frieze of ovals, and flowers. Portor black marble top (chips, missing pieces, cracks). Napoleon III style, late 19th century or early 20th century. H: 108 cm - W: 92.5 cm - D: 40 cm Specimen made of sea turtle shell (Cheloniidae spp.) listed in CITES Appendix I/A. Pre-Convention specimen, dating from before 1947. Free trade within the European Union. To take this item out of the EU, a CITES re-export permit will be required (procedures and costs to be borne by the purchaser). The purchaser is advised to inquire about the applicable laws in the country of destination, as some countries prohibit importation.