The Collection of Count and Countess Volpi di Misurata – Palazzo Volpi Unveiled
The Collection of Count and Countess Volpi di Misurata – Palazzo Volpi Unveiled
Auction Closed
February 28, 08:32 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
A gilt-bronze mounted yewwood reading-table, Europe, early 19th century
the lifting and adjustable top with a book ledge above one drop-front frieze drawer, raised on end-supports entwined with gilt-bronze serpents
Height. 30 ⅛ in, width. 27 ⅛ in, depth. 17 ¾ in
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Table de lecture en bois d’if et bronze doré, Europe, début du XIXe siècle
le plateau à charnière, ajustable avec une tablette, ouvrant à un tiroir, les pieds en serpent en bronze doré
Haut. 76,5 cm, larg. 69 cm, prof. 45 cm
By family tradition, said to have come from the HMS Victory, Admiral Nelson's flagship at Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
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