Paul Sormani, Paris, 19th century - Lot 11

Paul Sormani, Paris, 19th century Small flying table in rosewood veneer, the top delicately inlaid with florets, rich ormolu ornamentation. Signed on the lock "Sormani, Paris 10 rue Charlot". Louis XV style 71.5 x 55 x 38.5 cm Paul Sormani (1817-1866) and Paul-Charles Sormani (b. February 5, 1848) established the firm in 1847 at 7, Cimetière Saint-Nicholas in Paris. The location was then changed in 1854 to 114, street "du Temple", and in 1867 to 10, rue Charlot. He was present at all the major exhibitions with small fancy furniture, as well as excellent quality reproductions of some of the Garde Meuble National items. The firm won a bronze medal in 1849 and a first-class medal in 1855. At the 1867 uiversal exibition, his work was described as such: 'all his production reveals a quality of execution of the very first order' ('the whole of his production exhibits craftsmanship of the highest quality'). When Sormani passed away, his son, Paul-Charles took over his father business alongside his mother, Ursule-Marie Philippine, hence the company's name change to Sormani Veuve Paul and sons. In 1914 Paul Charles Sormani formed a partnership with Thiebault Brothers, and the firm was moved to 134, Boulevard Haussmann, where it remained until its closure in 1934. The furniture production was of the highest quality in the style of Louis XV and Louis XVI. Please ask for condition reports: they are not included in the data sheets.