Lot 202
202
A FRENCH RED AND POLYCHROME-JAPANNED TABLE EN CABARET
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A FRENCH RED AND POLYCHROME-JAPANNED TABLE EN CABARET

OF LOUIS XV STYLE, 20TH CENTURY

Details
A FRENCH RED AND POLYCHROME-JAPANNED TABLE EN CABARET
OF LOUIS XV STYLE, 20TH CENTURY
With a removable top decorated with a deer hunt scene within a foliage decorated border, above a marble top, above a frieze decorated with foliage and landscapes and fitted with two slides, on shaped legs terminating in hoof sabots
30¼ in. (77 cm.) high; 30¼ in. (77 cm.) wide; 21 in. (53 cm.) deep
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

During the Louis XV period, there was a great variety of small tables in existence; many of them had multi-purpose functions and were used for writing, coffee, needlework and sewing etc. A table en cabaret is a type of table which top has a removable tray. A related table was sold, Christie's, Paris, 15 May 2003, lot 59.

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