Empire-style Gilt-bronze and Marble Surtout de Table

Description:

Empire-style Gilt-bronze and Marble Surtout de Table, France, 20th century, inlaid with malachite, the oval top encircled by a pierced anthemion gallery and alternating sphinx, caryatids supporting palmette-carved sconces, and urns mounted on plinths, all on hairy paw feet, ht. 8 3/8, wd. 37 1/2, dp. 28 in.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

In very good condition throughout with but several old and scattered hairlines to the surface.


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