Silver centerpiece of oval shape richly embossed with floral motifs; wavy rim profile chiseled in shell valve form; two scroll handles: a kind of openwork grating turns it into a burner. The centerpiece rests on a surtout de table with mirror top and embossed frame with the same decorative motifs; centerpiece: 22x46x26 cm; surtout de table: 72x48 cm; centerpiece only: weight 3,070 g.

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.