A Louis Philippe tulipwood-veneered, gilt-metal and porcelain mounted serpentine work table

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A Louis Philippe tulipwood-veneered, gilt-metal and porcelain mounted serpentine work table
In the Louis XV style, the quarter-veneered hinged top centred by a Sevres style floral plaque, within a gilt-metal border, enclosing a quilted interior with engraved hinges and locking plate inscribed Alph. Giroux, Paris, with foliate applied frieze, on cabriole legs headed by C-scrolls and cabochons trailing to sabots, joined by a similar porcelain mounted undertier
17¼in. (43.5cm.) wide, 27in. (68.5cm.) high, 12¾in. (32.5cm.) deep

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Alphonse-Gustave Giroux, son of Francois Simon-Alphonse Giroux, worked from 1838 and is recorded in 19th Century European Furniture by Christopher Payne p.37. The business was begun by Alphonse Giroux, his grandfather

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