Maison Forest. A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood, satiné and flower-head trellis marquetry and coromandel lacquer- mounted canted corner cabinet. Paris, circa 1895. photo Sotheby's

surmounted by a brèche d'alep marble top, the cupboard door opening to three adjustable shelves; with metalic label inscribed MAISON FOREST / J Bezier Suc / 31 Rue Cambaceres Paris. 153 cm; 134.5 cm; 71 cm - Est. 6,000—8,000 USD - Sold 16,250 USD

Sotheby's. 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Ceramics, Silver and Works of Art. 21 Oct 09. New York www.sothebys.com