Paris, late 19th century, polished red marble, shoulder with gilt bronze acanthus scroll frieze between two finely cast rams head handles, cover with cast berry finial, over a pedestal foot with gilt bronze base, one stamped BOUDET, 43 Bd. des Capucines to base.

16 x 15 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Boudet was one of the most important furniture, silver and bronze retailers in Paris, owning a shop at 43, boulevard des Capucines from 1886 and one at the Place Vendôme after 1908. Boudet sold works by the most renowned cabinetmakers of the day, such as Linke, Zwiener, Millet and Bonheur.

Some chips to marble at shoulder frieze; crack and repair to one cover rim; minor rubbing to gilt and verdigris. Overall good estate condition.

$2,000 - 4,000