Louis XV-style Ormolu-mounted Two-tier Guéridon

Description:

Louis XV-style Ormolu-mounted Two-tier Guéridon, c. 1900, each tier with floral marquetry inlaid into kingwood and well-cast ormolu mounts to edge, upper tier raised on ormolu supports topped by a winged espagnolette, lower tier with two scrolled handles, on four cabriole legs joined by an X-form stretcher surmounted by flower spray to center, ht. 37 1/2, wd. handle to handle 30 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

In good overall condition with only a minor abrasion to lower surface, Mounts in good overall shape, one handle slightly loose, with very minor nicks to surface. Dry veneer, cracking to underside of legs and stretcher.


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