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Antique French gilt bronze and mahogany bed by Paul Sormani

Creator: Paul Sormani
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique French gilt bronze and mahogany bed by Paul Sormani
French, c. 1870
Height 178cm, width 176cm, depth 214cm

Decorated with various ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts and beautifully crafted from mahogany, the bed was made in France by Paul Sormani (1817-1877). He was a leading 19th century cabinetmaker who produced furniture pieces for an elite clientele such as Empress Eugenie. Sormani’s pieces are characterised by their inspiration by the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles, and the bed in Mayfair Gallery’s collection is a superb example of that.

The arched headboard is adorned with a ribbon-tied floral garland, a quiver of arrows as well as a flambeau torch. The front of the footboard is mounted with similar motifs, in addition to floral mounts which frame the exquisite mahogany parquetry.

The headboard and footboard are joined by rectangular stretchers, and each includes two fluted pilasters. Intricate ormolu mounts in shapes such as garlands adorn each one. The composition created with the deep brown of mahogany and the shining gold of ormolu is eye-catching and ensures the bed is guaranteed to bring elegance and sophistication to any interior space.

Each part of the bed is stamped with ‘Sormani Paris’ testifying to their renowned Italian maker.

Artist/ Maker: Paul Sormani

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Hardwood, Mahogany, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze).
Creation Date:	1870
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17354a
Incollect Reference #:	675684

Dimensions

W.	69.29 in;	H.	70.08 in;	D.	84.25 in;
W.	176 cm;	H.	178 cm;	D.	214 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.