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Napoleon III Sormani 'Neoclassical' Jardiniere Table

Offered by: Antiquario Villas and Cottages

Description
Napoleon III Sormani 'Neoclassical' Jardiniere Table A French-polished mahogany Louis XVI manner metamorphic gueridon-to-jardiniere. Ormolu mounts, foot caps, frieze moldings, gallery, knobs, and scrolled inlay on its removable planting container cover. A highly decorative chair side or bedside lamp table, when not in use as a planter. Attributed to Paolo Sormani, born Venice 1817; died Paris 1877. A three-tiered turret-cornered chairside or bedside table is also offered in our site; bearing the remains of a P. Sormani label.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	mahogany, ormolu, & zinc
Condition:	Good. Fine antique condition
Creation Date:	1870s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XVI, Napoleon
Dealer Reference #:	1709 AKKE CLK
Incollect Reference #:	435685

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	32.5 in;	D.	15.25 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	82.55 cm;	D.	38.74 cm;

Message from Seller:

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