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CIRCA 1700
Details
A LOUIS XIV ORMOLU AND LACQUERED-BRONZE MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL AND BRASS-INLAID BOULLE MARQUETRY PEDESTAL**
CIRCA 1700
The rectangular top above an anthemion and acanthus-cast molded edge with scrolling leaf cast-corners below and a central mask mount above a possible cypher on a panel inlaid with scrolling acanthus and floral marquetry, the side panels similarly decorated, on a florette and lattice-cast molded edge and further inlaid base, some mounts later
47¾ in. (121 cm.) high, 19 in. (48 cm.) wide, 12 in. (30.5 cm.) deep
CIRCA 1700
The rectangular top above an anthemion and acanthus-cast molded edge with scrolling leaf cast-corners below and a central mask mount above a possible cypher on a panel inlaid with scrolling acanthus and floral marquetry, the side panels similarly decorated, on a florette and lattice-cast molded edge and further inlaid base, some mounts later
47¾ in. (121 cm.) high, 19 in. (48 cm.) wide, 12 in. (30.5 cm.) deep
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, Monaco, 13 December, 1997, lot 43.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.