Attributed to Paul Sormani
A late 19th century, French, kingwood and marquetry table de toilette after the model by Jean-François Oeben held in the V&A collection. The shaped top with central floral marquetry panel with parquetry border sliding back above a frieze drawer fitted with easel mirror and side compartments lined with silk, supported by four slender cabriole legs ending in gilt bronze sabots.
Height 28 1/2″ (72.5cm)
Width 28 3/4″ (73cm)
Depth 14 1/2″ ( 37cm)
French
Circa 1870
This table can be attributed to Paul Sormani. For an identical table see Lot 124 Christies sale 8023 The opulent Eye-500 Years Decorative Arts Europe 22nd September 2011 engraved to the lock plate ‘SORMANI PARIS 134 Bould Haussman‘