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Pair of French Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Side Tables

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Side Tables
French, 20th Century
Dimensions: Height 85cm, diameter 50cm

These striking octagonal guéridons are crafted from malachite, ormolu, and patinated bronze. Designed in the Neoclassical Empire style, each table in this pair features motifs drawn from Egyptian culture.

Both guéridons feature octagonal malachite tops with pierced ormolu galleries. The tables are supported by patinated bronze legs, the bottom of which form paw feet, while the tops are shaped like winged sphinxes. They are connected with a pierced ormolu stretcher in the centre, and feature further ormolu horn-shapes holding up the sphinx figures.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Malachite, Ormolu (Gilt-Bronze), Patinated Bronze.
Styles / Movements:	Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	16622
Incollect Reference #:	449608

Dimensions

H.	33.46 in;	Diam.	19.69 in;
H.	85 cm;	Diam.	50 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.