Antique Return of Egypt Coffee Table in Mahogany with a Marble Top, France, 1800s

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Antique "Return of Egypt" coffee table in mahogany featherbed with gilded bronze inserts, dating back to the second half of … Read more Antique "Return of Egypt" coffee table in mahogany featherbed with gilded bronze inserts, dating back to the second half of the 19th century. The Siena yellow marble top rests on a band under the top highlighted by expertly chiseled gilded bronze elements with a plant motif. The four square-section legs are topped with Egyptian-style caryatid busts, an iconic element of Napoleon III style. The legs end with lion's paw feet and are connected by a mixtilinear base with a bronze fitting in the center. General Condition: Restored by our master craftsmen using the traditional shellac and alcohol hand-applied method. Origin: France, second half of the 19th century. Measurements: Diameter 65cm. Height 80cm. Document: Certificate of Authenticity. See less