AN IRISH MAHOGANY CENTRE TABLE
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AN IRISH MAHOGANY CENTRE TABLE

LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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AN IRISH MAHOGANY CENTRE TABLE
LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENTURY
With rectangular top above a plain frieze and a pierced acanthus-carved apron centred by a mask on all four sides, on cabriole legs and pierced claw feet
32 in. (81.5 cm.) high; 71 in. (180.5 cm.) wide; 37½ in. (95.5 cm.) deep
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

Much furniture in the traditional Irish Georgian style, sometimes copying 18th century examples, was made in Dublin during the late nineteenth century by firms such as Michael Butler. Often, as seen on the present table, elements of the design were exaggerated, such as the screaming mask on the apron.

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