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Fine 19th-century Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Walnut Centre Table

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Also Antique Furniture

DESCRIPTION
 
This is an attractive 19th century Italian centre table circa 1880, profusely decorated with detailed marquetry work in a combination of contrasting woods. The rectangular top with a central panel depicting a classical Roman charioteer scene, most likely depicting the celebrated Roman charioteer Gaius Appuleius Diocles (fl. post 146 AD), framed by scrolling foliate inlay and geometric borders above a well-turned knopped column similarly adorned with intricate banded inlay, raised on four scrolling legs, also embellished with decorative inlaid detailing.
 
 
DIMENSIONS
 
77cm high x 90cm wide x 60cm deep
 
CONDITION
 
There are light water marks, knocks and scratches commensurate with age and use. There are some small veneer repairs. There is a small amount of historic woodworm to the central column and legs. Historically would have been tilt-top but now fixed. In attractive overall condition retaining good patina with minor wear consistent with age.
 
 
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1151886
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 77cm (30.3inches)
Width is 90cm (35.4inches)
Depth is 60cm (23.6inches)
Antique SA1151886 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Also Antique Furniture
Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07968 218613
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD