Attributed to Henry Dasson A gilt-bronze mounted plum pudding mahogany table Paris, second half 19th century

surmounted by an inset brèche verte de Serraveza marble top, fitted with one frieze drawer

Sotheby's New York, A Private Collection, Vol II, April 19, 2007, lot 60

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places and extensive wear to bronze border. The marble with the usual minor scratches to surface consistent with age and use.
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Although no signature has been found on this table, it is a recorded model by Dasson and not known by any of his contemporaries. Dasson has modified the Louis XVI neoclassical style favored by Adam Weisweiler to suit market conditions and prevailing taste. Dasson also used the Weisweiler-style fluted tapering leg, however, the gilt-bronze plaques cast with putti studying the Arts is similar to the work of Jean-Henri Riesener.