A gilt-bronze surtout de table, in the manner of Pierre-Philippe Thomire Empire, first quarter 19th century

in four sections with a mirrored base

Attractive model in overall good condition. Gilding less greenish and more attractive than in the catalogue photograph. The mirror is showing minor signs of degrading in places and there are some minor chips along the border of the glass with a gap which could easily be restored. Some minor rubbing to gilding in places. Attractive model in overall good condition.
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This unusual surtout de table with its stiff leaves on the frieze instead of the more usual vine leaves and grapes is smaller although identical to a surtout de table attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire, sold as lot 1080, Sotheby's, Baden-Baden, 21st October 1995, Vol. I.

Also see another identical but larger surtout de table, sold in these Rooms, lot 136, 11th June 2003.