IN THE MANNER OF GEORGE OAKLEY, CIRCA 1820

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A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND BRASS INLAID SIDE TABLE
IN THE MANNER OF GEORGE OAKLEY, CIRCA 1820
The brêche violette marble top above a frieze applied with ebonised out-lined parquetry hexangonals and patera corner blocks above tapering reeded legs
33 in. (84 cm.) high; 57¼ in. (145.5 cm.) wide; 25 in. (63.5 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

George Oakley (d. 1840) was one of the pioneers of 'Buhl' inlay, a form of decoration that regained popularity during the early years of the Regency. The use of ebony inlay in this table with fashionable materials such as mahogany are characterisitic of the high quality furniture made by Oakley.

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