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A gilt-bronze and malachite Empire-style 'Aux Caryatides' centre table

Creator: François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
A gilt-bronze and malachite Empire-style 'Aux Caryatides' centre table after Desmalter
French, 20th Century
Height: 82cm, diameter: 109cm

This magnificent piece is an ormolu mounted, malachite and bronze Empire style centre table, after the preeminent maker Desmalter in the 'Aux Caryatides', Imperial model. It features a gilt-bronze and malachite-inset table surface mounted upon four standing female figures - Caryatids, in the Classical style. Ionic column capitals are mounted on their heads, and between them in the centre of the smaller circular base is a campagna vase, in the Medici style, with a Classical frieze of nymphs dancing around it in a circle.

François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter was the Imperial furniture maker for Napoleon for much of the early 19th century, whose exemplary output demonstrated the great variety and grandeur the Empire style afforded. This piece, in his manner, demonstrates that defining aspect of his oeuvre, combining Neoclassical and Napoleonic elements to create a superb centrepiece, fit for an Imperial setting, and guaranteed to bring real presence, beauty, and style to any modern interior.

Artist/Maker: Desmalter (after)

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Malachite, Ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Empire
Dealer Reference #:	17008
Incollect Reference #:	584268

Dimensions

H.	32.28 in;	Diam.	42.91 in;
H.	82 cm;	Diam.	109 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.