A French late 19th century ormolu mounted lace wood and amaranth card table or table a jeu by Pa...

A French late 19th century ormolu mounted lace wood and amaranth card table or table a jeu by Paul Sormani (1817-1877) In the Louis XVI style Inlaid with stringing, the hinged top enclosing a baize lined playing surface, the rear legs extending to reveal a concealed drawer, on foliate stop-fluted tapering legs terminating in toupie sabots, the underside branded: 'SORMANI, PARIS' 86cm wide x 43cm deep x 75cm high, (33 1/2in wide x 16 1/2in deep x 29 1/2in high) Footnotes: Provenance Property of a private UK collector. Paul Sormani was one of the most important ébénistes of the 19th century. Although Italian by birth, his first gallery and workshop were established in 1847 in Paris. It is documented that his business was based at 114, rue du Temple until 1867, from which time onwards it was re-located to 10, rue Charlot. Following Sormani's death in 1877 the firm, which continued under the combined direction of his widow Ursule-Marie-Philippine and his son Paul-Charles, was renamed 'Veuve Paul Sormani & Fils'. Specializing in furniture made in the Louis XV and Louis XVI styles, Sormani advertised his workshop with high praise: 'toute sa production revèle une qualité d'éxecution de toute première ordre'. His most impressive pieces and objets d'art were often exhibited and frequently also rewarded at the major international Exhibitions of the 1860s and 1870s. In fact, Sormani received a medal of première classe at the Exposition Universelle in 1855, followed by another medal at the 1862 Exhibition in London. Literature C. Mestdagh, l'Ameublement d'Art Francais, 1850-1900, Paris, 2010. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing