Lot 121
  • 121

A carved giltwood demi-lune pier table Louis XVI, circa 1780

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • pine/beech
  • 89.5cm. high, 150cm. wide, 55cm. deep; 2ft. 11¼in., 5ft. 11in., 1ft. 9¾in.
in neo-classical style, with a replaced moulded white marble top, the frieze with applied carved foliage, on fluted legs joined by stretchers surmounted by an urn draped with a beaded necklace

Condition

Good overall condition. There is a section of carving missing on the frieze top left hand side. Re-gilded but in the 19th century. Minor losses to gilding which is attractively worn throughout. Very finely carved.
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