A FRENCH EMPIRE MARQUETRY GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MARBLE-TOP SIDE CABINET,19th century. The rouge veined marble top with outset corners above a frieze drawer over a hinged drop-front over a cupboard door opening to four sliding shelves flanked by stop-fluted tapering columns over turned columns,concave shaped sides, shaped apron on toupie feet, the front and sides inlaid with musical instruments, artist's easel and palette, and with bound trophy decorative detail in various stained and natural fruitwoods, the case enhanced with gilt-bronze drapery-swags and other mounts - 51 1/2 in. x 28 in. x 16 in. Estimate $2,000-2,500
