in curved shape, the upper part arched, with inhabited foliate scrolls, on a reclining base; (the glass panel later)

Collection Baron Alexis de Redé, hôtel Lambert, Paris; his sale, Sotheby's Paris, Collection du baron de Redé provenant de l'hôtel Lambert, 16 March 2005, lot 45

The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. There are minute restorations to the frame. The glass panel is later. The wood panel at the back of the glass panel is probably later. Nice carving.
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