Lot 314
A Fine Neoclassical Gilt Bronze, Cream Onyx, and Blue Enameled Table à Cafe, late 19th c., probably Paris or St. Petersburg, the bronze ornaments and mounts marked "JT" in several places, pierced gallery of entwined oak and laurel leaves, Bacchic masque corner mounts flanked by two thyrsus staffs, the enameled legs encircled with laurel leaves, serpentine X-stretcher joined by a foliate mount having a thyrsus finial, acanthine cloven hoof feet, height 29 1/2 in., width 25 in., depth 17 in Note: The remarkable Algerian onyx on the top of this table is used notably in Paris of Napoleon III and the Third Republic. This type of onyx was used on the balustrade of the grand stair at the Opera Garnier (c. 1873) and was a favored material of sculptor Jules Cantini (1826-1916). The striking blue enamel and bronze doré supports on this table, in conjunction with the semi-precious stone top, are perhaps influenced by Beaux Arts jewelry trends, particularly those from Carl Fabergé. Reference: DeLassale. Identifying Marble. pp. 160-161, fig. 69.
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