Console and mirror in natural wood stained mahogany in Louis XVI style , with porcelain and gilt bronze ornaments.
The console rests on four fluted, straight legs decorated with gilt-bronze rings. They are joined by an X-shaped stretcher supporting an antique vase. The rectangular onyx top follows the rosewood marquetry frieze, which forms reserves framed in gilt-bronze and decorated with heart-shaped motifs. These reserves hold twenty painted porcelain medallions depicting flowers. The edges of the medallions are chased with a laurel wreath surmounted by a ribbon. In the center, a large gilt-bronze medallion represents two winged Cupids on clouds.
The rectangular mirror
Console dimensions: H: 84cm, L: 131cm, D: 42cm.
Mirror dimensions: H: 117cm, W: 78cm, D: 5cm.
Late 19th century
Circa: 1900
Condition report : The two Louis XVI style furniture pieces are in good overall condition, with minor wear to the porcelain. The onyx top has small chips.
- Reference :
- 2748
- Identify Exists:
- False
