Object Description
A Fine Gueridon in the Empire Manner after a model by Jacob Freres Based on designs by Percier & Fontaine
Of circular form, constructed in Amboyna, rising from Giltwood bun feet, the platform base of tripartite incurved form, centred with a firegilt bronze waisted vase, finely chased and decorated with foliates, sitting on a square stepped base: the three tapered legs of Grecian female herm type, the gilt bronze heads adorned with palmettes, and flanked by Palmyrean gilt bronze sunbursts, and at the bases, gilt bronze feet. The dished Red Griotte marble top shows the ‘partridge eye’ ammonite inclusions to advantage.