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Lot Essay
The present fire-surround is based upon François-Joseph Bélanger's design for Marie-Antoinette's Petit Salon at Château de Fontainebleau, the bronzes for which were supplied by celebrated bronzier Pierre Gouthire.
Established by Théodore Millet in 1853, the Maison Millet operated until 1902 from premises at 11, rue Jacques-Coeur, Paris, before relocating to 23, boulevard Beaumarchais. Specializing in meubles et bronzes d'art, genre ancien et modern, Millet was awarded medals at a number of the various International Exhibitions and, in 1902, was authorized by the director of the Palais de Versailles to replicate Marie-Antoinette's celebrated Grand Cabinet Bijoux. An auction of the firm's inventory was held in 1906 and they finally ceased trading in 1918.
Established by Théodore Millet in 1853, the Maison Millet operated until 1902 from premises at 11, rue Jacques-Coeur, Paris, before relocating to 23, boulevard Beaumarchais. Specializing in meubles et bronzes d'art, genre ancien et modern, Millet was awarded medals at a number of the various International Exhibitions and, in 1902, was authorized by the director of the Palais de Versailles to replicate Marie-Antoinette's celebrated Grand Cabinet Bijoux. An auction of the firm's inventory was held in 1906 and they finally ceased trading in 1918.