Jean-Henri Riesener, copy after: A Louis XVI style center table. 20th century. H. 77 cm. L. 109 cm. D. 61 cm

A Louis XVI style mahogany marquetry and gilt bronze centre table, after the model 'La Table Aux Muses' by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734–1806), the green marble top above mahogany and fruitwood marquetry frieze richly mounted with gilt bronze floral ornaments, round fluted and tapering legs inlaid with gilt bronze borders, ending with sabots. 20th century. H. 77 cm. L. 109 cm. D. 61 cm

The original table was supplied in 1771 for King Louis XVI's garde meuble. It was commissioned by Pierre-Elisabeth de Fontanieu, Intendant et Contrôleur général des Meubles de la Couronne from 1767 to 1783. The cabinet work was made by Jean-Henri Riesener, maître in 1768, fournisseur du Garde Meuble de la Couronne from 1774 to 1784. The original is now in the permanent collection of the Musée de Versailles, on display at the Petit Trianon.

Condition Report:
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