Joseph-Émmanuel Zwiener fl. circa 1875-1900 A LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED KINGWOOD, SATINÉ AND END CUT FLORAL MARQUETRY KING-SIZED BED Paris, circa 1880 and later

the headboard centered by a Rococo style floral and acanthus mount above entwined floral and foliate branches and quarter-veneer satiné inlays, the footboard similarly decorated, all four legs terminating on paw feet, the reverse of the headboard mount stamped ZN.  Formerly a French double bed size; it will now accomodate a mattress measuring approximately 72 x 84 in. 

Overall in good condition and good presentation. With the usual minor dents, light scratches consistent with age and use to veneer and carcass. The bronze with some tarnishing.
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