Mahogany-stained natural wood console and mirror in the Louis XVI style, with porcelain and gilt bronze ornaments.
The console rests on four straight fluted legs decorated with gilded rings bronze . They are linked by an X-shaped strut supporting an antique vase. The rectangular onyx top follows the rosewood inlaid belt forming reserves with gilded bronze frames, decorated with rais-de-coeur. These reserves hold twenty medallions in Porcelain, depicting flowers. The edges of the medallions are chiselled with a laurel wreath topped by a ribbon. In the centre, a large medallion in bronze gilded represents two winged putti on clouds.
The Mirror is decorated with forty-six plaques in Porcelain. The spandrels are decorated with gilded daisies in bronze . The Mirroris topped in the centre by a medallion in bronze featuring, as on the console, two winged Putti, topped by a trophy. The bevelled mirror follows the shape of the medallion.
Console dimensions: H: 84cm, W: 131cm, D: 42cm.
Dim. mirror : H: 117cm, W: 78cm, D: 5cm.
Late 19th century
Circa: 1900
Condition report: the two pieces of Louis XVI furniture are in good overall condition, with minor wear on the porcelain. The onyx tray has minor chips.
- Reference :
- 2748
- Identifier Exists:
- False
