A French late 19th century gilt bronze gueridon
In the Louis VI style Made by Henry DassonThe circular green marble top above a moulded foliate edge and panelled frieze with floral and musical trophies, raised on alternating terms of Hercules and Classical Maidens tapering to spirally fluted sabots united by interlacing pierced stretchers, signed and dated Henry Dasson 1879, 81cm wide x 81cm deep x 75cm high, (31.5in wide x 31.5in deep x 29.5in high)
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Henry Dasson (1825-1896) was one of the most celebrated Parisian bronzier ébénistes. Business was located at 106, rue Vieille-du-Temple, Paris until 1894. His work is renowned for the fine quality of the metalwork; ormolu and gilding. Specialising in the reproduction of the period styles of Louis XIV, XV and XVI furniture, Dasson often used to copy items whilst incorporating his own style in the designs. Successes at the Paris Expositions Universalles in 1878 onwards brought his work into demand on the Continent and in England where he established an elite clientele including the royal family.