Lot 613
  • 613

An Empire style gilt bronze mounted scagliola inlaid marble top flame mahogany center table France, 19th century

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • marble, gilt bronze, patinated bronze, wood
  • height 30 in.; diameter 37 ½ in.
  • 76 cm; 95 cm
the circular top decorated in red green and orange scagliola to show floral scrolls surrounding a central medallion, the gilt-bronze edge a repeating frieze depicting Saytrs and classical maidens, bearing signature THOMIRE A PARIS, raised on tripartite base supported by three parcel gilt bronze Egyptian sphinxes.

Condition

Top with some restorations and infill to previous losses to scagliola. Some small losses. Small chips to the edge of the marble top and surface scratches. Gilt bronze mount with some oxidation and signs of verdigris. Mahogany base with some infill and scattered losses. Scratches and scuffs to base.
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