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Large Empire-style ormolu and malachite centre table

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Large Empire-style ormolu and malachite centre table
French, 20th Century
Height 85cm, width 165.5cm, depth 85.5cm

This superb centre table pairs vibrant malachite with classical ormolu mounts. The malachite tabletop sits atop a recessed malachite apron adorned with palmette gilt-bronze friezes. Similar frieze decoration is applied to the two square profile malachite supports, which are also applied with ormolu torches.

The tabletop also stands on four caryatid gilt-bronze supports, which face outwards. The supports sit on top of an H-form malachite stretcher, which is centred by a large twin-handled ormolu krater adorned with masks, floral designs, and a frieze of dancing figures. The krater is flanked by two ormolu sphinxes.

Replete with fine ormolu mounts in the neoclassical style, this impressive table would be a stand-out piece within the appropriate interior.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Malachite, ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	17483
Incollect Reference #:	714105

Dimensions

W.	65.16 in;	H.	33.46 in;	D.	33.66 in;
W.	165.5 cm;	H.	85 cm;	D.	85.5 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.