An Empire style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany center table after the model by Jacob-Desmalter French, circa 1890

surmounted by a verde antico marble top.

Losses to the wood frame at two corners beneath the marble top; Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Slight tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. The marble with the usual chips to edges and scratches to surface consistent with age.
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The present lot is based upon the magnificent model by Georges-Alphonse Jacob-Desmalter (d. 1870) which he made for the bedroom for Caroline Murat and was later used by Napoleon in the Palais de l'Elysée in Paris in 1808. Georges-Alphonse was a student of the famous designer Percier. As a designer himself, he created des meubles harmonieux et fournit, comme son pere et son grand-pere. He was highly regarded in royal circles for his very distinctive Empire style furniture and supplied many pieces for French castles. His shop was situated in Rue de Bondy and later in Rue des Vinaigriers. The maker of this good quality copy has followed strongly Jacob-Desmalter's model which shows the continuous interest in the Empire style in the 19th century.