Lot 239
  • 239

Veuve Paul Sormani et fils fl. circa 1878 A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED MAHOGANY TABLE À ÉCRIRE IN THE MANNER OF JEAN-HENRI RIESENER Paris, circa 1890s

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Veuve Paul Sormani et fils
  • boxwood, ebony and mahogany, bronze
  • height 29 1/2 in; width 34 1/4 in.; depth 20 in.
  • 75 cm; 87 cm; 51 cm
the top with boxwood, ebony and mahogany trellis parquetry above a pull-out writing surface, each side fitted with a drawer, one compartmented, one lock signed VVE P.SORMANI & FILS/10 r. Charlot, Paris.

Condition

Overall in good and fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing, dirt and wear to gilt bronze in places. The marble with the usual minor chips to edges, scratches to surface consistent with age and use. The leather of the writing surface with scratches and stains.
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