Napoleon III jardinière walnut, dark stained or veneered and inlays of various woods and brass. Straight, laterally cambered frame on fluted baluster legs, connected below by curved bars with vase finials. Framed veneer panels on all sides with floral decoration and putti scenes in relief. Slightly protruding top plate with inset metal planter. H. 80 cm. 80 cm x 45 cm. Provenance: Dissolution of an important German private collection - part II. A French walnut veneered Napoleon III planter. France. 2nd half 19th cent.