A LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED MARBLE-TOP PARQUETRY DRESSING TABLE,second half 19th century. In two parts: the superstructure with an octagonal beveled mirror-plate swinging between tapered lotus-base supports with urn and flame finials issuing two candle arms flanked with scrolling foliate and flowerhead supports above a mottled cream/light brown marble top over two short drawers, the apron with gilt-bronze floral swags on fluted tapering legs with gilt mounts - 56 3/4in. x 43 1/4in. x 20in. Estimate $1,500-1,800
Provenance: Purchased in Barcelona, Spain in the late 19th century and brought to America by the grandparents of the owner.