Lot 395
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A French ormolu-mounted mahogany gueridon
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A French ormolu-mounted mahogany gueridon

BY HENRI DASSON & CIE, DATED 1890

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A French ormolu-mounted mahogany gueridon
By Henri Dasson & Cie, Dated 1890
Surmounted by a circular Brocatelle marble top, the underside stamped HENRY DASSON & CIE 1890, supported by four flutted columns, above a lower shelf with grill frame, on four toupie feet
29 in. (74 cm.) high; 15 in. (40 cm.) diameter
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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

Lot Essay

Henri Dasson (1825-1896) established his business at 106, Rue Vieille-du-Temple, Paris. He was renowned for the exceptional standard of the ormolu mounts that he used which had a high quality of mercurial gilding. He specialized in copies of Louis XIV, XV and XVI furniture, but he also manipulated 18th century designs to his own taste. He exhibited pieces at the Expositions Universelles in 1878 and 1889, when he received a Grand Prix Artistique for his display.

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