Paul Sormani 1817 - 1887 A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany and tulipwood parquetry occasional table circa 1885

one frieze drawer, the lock signed P. SORMANI PARIS / 10 r. Charlot.

Overall good condition; the gilt-bronze cleaned and retaining its original gilding and with some light rubbing and wear; the top with sun-fading except for a square patch to the center; the back frieze and back legs with extensive sun-fading; overall with some minor nicks and scratches.
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