Paul Sormani 1817-1877 A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood and satiné marble top center table Paris, circa 1875

surmounted by an inset Brèche d'Alep marble top, the underside with a metallic plaque inscribed PAUL SORMANI / 10, R, Charlot, Paris.

Overall in good original condition; the bronzes cleaned at some stage and retaining original gilding; the top with light surface scratches consistent with use; usual wear and rubbing to gilt-bronze border of top consistent with touching; minor professional repairs with some minor replacements.
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