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Antique French gilt bronze mounted mahogany side table

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
The beautiful Neoclassical style designs of Jean-Henri Riesener (1735-1806), perhaps the most celebrated cabinetmaker of all time, are the inspiration for this wonderful antique side table. In particular, the ormolu mounts which adorn the piece - showing festoons, laurel garlands, and cherubs - take after the 18th Century master.

The table is topped with veined red marble which sits above gilt bronze friezes on the front and sides of the table. The frieze at the front is mounted with a central scene showing two young fauns (a mythological half-man, half-goat creature) and a cherub, here representing the Greek god Bacchus, the god of wine, pleasure, and dancing. The front also opens as a drawer. The table is supported by four straight, tapering, fluted legs on gilt bronze toupie feet.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Mahogany, Marble, Ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	6286
Incollect Reference #:	375777

Dimensions

W.	26.38 in;	H.	29.13 in;	D.	17.32 in;
W.	67 cm;	H.	74 cm;	D.	44 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.