Lot Essay
A table with closely related japanned tôle top was sold in these Rooms, 16 April 1994, lot 171.
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A REGENCY POLYCHROME-PAINTED TÔLE AND LACQUER CENTER TABLE
THE TOP CIRCA 1820, THE BASE CHINESE SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The circular tôle top decorated with a scene of a Chinese nobleman and courtesans in a pavilion by a river and with panelled foliate borders, tilting above an associated Chinese export scarlet and gilt lacquer base with faceted baluster stem, concave plinth and gilt paw feet on casters 30in. (76cm.) high, 44½in. (113cm.) diameter
THE TOP CIRCA 1820, THE BASE CHINESE SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
The circular tôle top decorated with a scene of a Chinese nobleman and courtesans in a pavilion by a river and with panelled foliate borders, tilting above an associated Chinese export scarlet and gilt lacquer base with faceted baluster stem, concave plinth and gilt paw feet on casters 30in. (76cm.) high, 44½in. (113cm.) diameter