Lot 116
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A PAIR OF GEORGE III SYCAMORE, MARQUETRY AND EBONISED CARD-TABLES
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A PAIR OF GEORGE III SYCAMORE, MARQUETRY AND EBONISED CARD-TABLES

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A PAIR OF GEORGE III SYCAMORE, MARQUETRY AND EBONISED CARD-TABLES
Each with a demi-lune top crossbanded in tulipwood and with a central foliate medallion flanked by flowersprays, above a plain frieze, on square tapering legs headed by fluted panels, the gates replaced, minor restorations, one back leg reveneered in simulated harewood
29 in. (73.5 cm.) high; 37½ in. (95 cm.) wide; 17¾ in. (45 cm.) deep, closed (2)
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Lot Essay

The marquetry on the top of this pair of tables is remarkable for its freedom of design. It is possible that it was executed by a cabinet-maker associated with the London firm of Mayhew and Ince, among whose pupils was William Moore of Dublin, also noted for his freedom of design (see Christie's London, 11 November 1999, lot 164).

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