A mahogany and gilded bronze living-room set in the "Return from Egypt" style
Published by Galerie Atena on 05.12.18
Salon set in the "retour d'Égypte" style comprising a sofa, two chairs, two armchairs and a pedestal table with mahogany frame and chased and gilded bronze decor.
The sofa and the pair of armchairs
The upper crosspiece of the backrest is adorned with ormolu rosettes and foliage, arranged in a frieze. The arm brackets are decorated with sphinxes, and the waistband features a frieze of stylized oak leaves.
Each piece of furniture rests on saber-shaped back legs and straight front legs, finished with claws and foliage.
Gondola-back chairs
The 2 gondola chairs are adorned with finely chased and gilded bronze sphinxes and stand on a saber base. The seats and backs are upholstered in beige, striped fabric.
The pedestal table
The pedestal table, with Egyptian-inspired motifs, rests on a central foot and tripod base. The base is surmounted by three blackened wood columns, adorned with Corinthian capitals and raised by chased and gilded bronze sphinxes.
The rim and edges of the top are adorned with festoons, rosettes and stylized foliage, arranged in a frieze. The wood marquetry top is adorned with floral motifs.
The very fine chiselling and the state of conservation of this living room set make it an exceptional ensemble.
