Lot Essay
A similar bird-inhabited and vine-wreathed frame featured on a table sold at Christie's, Monaco, 1 July 1995, lot 227.
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
An Italian walnut, ivory, mother-of-pearl, giltwood and gesso centre table
THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Details
An Italian walnut, ivory, mother-of-pearl, giltwood and gesso centre table
Third quarter 19th Century
The circular top with a moulded edge, centred by a foliate marquetry inlay with a line-inlaid border, with two further foliate marquetry bands, the outer with anthemion motif, above a scrolling vine frieze, on a rustic pedestal modelled with tree branches and birds, on a trefoil-shaped naturalistic base, losses to the gilding
35 in. (89 cm.) diameter; 30¼ in. (76.8 cm.) high
Third quarter 19th Century
The circular top with a moulded edge, centred by a foliate marquetry inlay with a line-inlaid border, with two further foliate marquetry bands, the outer with anthemion motif, above a scrolling vine frieze, on a rustic pedestal modelled with tree branches and birds, on a trefoil-shaped naturalistic base, losses to the gilding
35 in. (89 cm.) diameter; 30¼ in. (76.8 cm.) high