Lot 85
  • 85

A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted kingwood, satiné and fruitwood marquetry table à thé Paris, late 19th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • the removable two-handled glass tray raised on dolphin-cast supports, the table fitted on both sides with two pull-out slides.
  • gilt bronze, kingwood, satine
  • height 38 3/4 in.; width 37 in.; depth 23 3/4 in.
  • 98.5 cm; 94 cm; 60.5 cm
the removable two-handled glass tray raised on dolphin-cast supports, the table fitted on both sides with two pull-out slides

Condition

Overall in good condition with the usual minor scratches, dents and nicks to veneers and carcass consistent with age and use. Tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. The veneers are consistent with sunlight damage. The table is set with two pull-out slide to each side. Tarnishing to gilt bronze mount.
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