A fine Louis XVI ormolu-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry occasional table Louis Aubry, Paris, ca. 1780 and later 74 x 47 x 33 cm The rectangular Violet Brocatelle marble top with pierced gallery surround above three drawers sans-travers decorated with a musical trophy and flower sprays to the sided on square tapering lengs ending in toupie feet joined by and undertier. Stamped "L. Aubry" and JME. Rest, additions, faded due to sunlight to the back. Louis Aubry (1741-1814), maître in 1774.

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