Lot 901
  • 901

A gilded repoussé metal and painted faux marble surtout de table, the metal possibly late 19th century, the base and feet modern

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • metal, paint, softwood
  • 11cm. high, 146cm. long, 46cm. deep; 4¼in., 4ft 9½in., 1ft 6¼in.
of elliptical form, the border decorated with c-scroll cartouches, scrolls and tassels on a mottled peach and white painted wooden base and gilded wooden bun feet; some losses to the metalwork

Condition

There are some losses breaks and warping to the metal work. The metal work has some verde gris and surface dirt in places which can be cleaned off. There are various scattered holes and breaks in the metalwork and one section is held together with wire.
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