Lot Essay
A closely related table without masks to the shaft was sold anonymously in these Rooms, 15 December 1994, lot 191, and a further model at Sotheby's New York, 27 March 1993, lot 236
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A RUSSIAN KARELIAN-BIRCH AND EBONISED OCCASIONAL TABLE
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The circular top on a turned and hexagonal shaft with lozenges and ormolu masks, on a canted triangular base, with label inscribed A. Gimmelin, later feet--21in. (53cm.) diam.; 30in. (76cm.) high
EARLY 19TH CENTURY
The circular top on a turned and hexagonal shaft with lozenges and ormolu masks, on a canted triangular base, with label inscribed A. Gimmelin, later feet--21in. (53cm.) diam.; 30in. (76cm.) high