Jean-Louis-Benjamin Gros fl. 1845 A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted ebony veneered table de milieu Paris, third quarter 19th century

fitted with a black leather top, one frieze drawer

Overall in good and fair condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. The bronze mounts have retained their original gilding, but as consistent with age, use and environmental conditions, one can see light wear to high reliefs, light dirt to crevices and some minute oxidation points in places. Some scratches and staining to leather top. Although not visible in the catalogue illustration, the frieze is finely veneered with ebony inlay with a trellis design pattern. Some minor loss of ebony veneer around the X-stretcher. Few oxidation points at bottom of stone pillar. The department encourages interested parties to use our online e-catalogue's zoom function to enjoy magnified and alternate views of this lot.
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Jean-Louis-Benjamin Gros was recorded as an ébéniste and marqueteur at 27 rue des Blancs-Manteaux until 1850 and then at 43 rue des Tournelles until 1863. He was associated with the Winckelsen firm acting as its main cabinet-maker. Jean-Louis Benjamin's son, Aristide-Henry, took over the business following his retirement. Both father and son exhibited at the major 19th century universal exhibitions and won amention honorable in 1855.