拍品 117
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A French ormolu-mounted mahogany, tulipwood and ebony gueridon
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A French ormolu-mounted mahogany, tulipwood and ebony gueridon

IN THE STYLE OF WEISWEILER, CIRCA 1875

细节
A French ormolu-mounted mahogany, tulipwood and ebony gueridon
In the Style of Weisweiler, Circa 1875
Surmounted by a circular top within a gilt suround, supported by eight columns, each headed by a circular handle, joined by a pierced shaped stretcher, on tapering circular feet and four castors
30¼ in. (77 cm.) high; 34 in. (86 cm.) diameter
注意事项
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

拍品专文

This elegant mahogany gueridon exemplifies the fashionable goût anglais of the 1770s and '80s, which was promoted by Madame de Pompadour's brother, the Marquis de Marigny, who greatly admired the simple forms and plain beauty of English mahogany furniture.