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an ornately decorated table with a pink and gold basea pink table with gold trim and a gold plate on topa gold and pink vase on a stand with a black background
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1009 - Porcelain and gilt bronze side table, Napoleon III style, Fr…
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Estimate €6,000 - €10,000
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Porcelain and gilt bronze side table, Napoleon III style, France, 19th century Polychrome porcelain and gilt bronze. Dimensions: 78 x 47 cm. An elegant side table or tabletop planter comprising a richly ornamented gilt bronze frame and a central body of pink porcelain decorated with delicate polychrome floral compositions. The piece features a wide circular upper tray topped by a Rococo-inspired openwork gallery, supported by an elaborate system of plant motifs that converge on a central, bulbous stem. The decoration combines scrolls, acanthus leaves, flowers and openwork elements that create an attractive interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the sense of visual lightness despite the richness of the ornamentation. The porcelain features fine floral garlands executed with remarkable precision, providing a refined chromatic contrast against the warm sheen of the gilding. The tripod base features broad plant-inspired scrolls that ensure stability and enhance the overall decorative effect. The superb quality of the bronze casting and chasing, combined with the delicate enamelled porcelain, reflects the eclectic and luxurious taste characteristic of the French Napoleon III style of the second half of the 19th century. The piece stands out as a distinguished example of historicist decorative arts, prized for its ornamental sophistication, material richness and remarkable aesthetic presence. 78 x 47 cm.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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