C19th Anglo-Indian carved padauk pedestal sideboard.
Finely and profusely carved Anglo-Indian padauk sideboard raised on twin pedestals. The elaborate carved and pierced upstand back with a central anthemion or honeysuckle classical motif with scrolls and fruit , taking its inspiration from English furniture designs of the Regency period .
The carved inverted break-front top fitted with 3 frieze drawers with carved floral and leaf style decoration , the pedestals with gadrooned carved ‘sunburst’ panel doors enclosing interiors each fitted with single adjustable shelf .The front edge carved with ovolo or ‘egg-and-dart’ design. Each pedestal raised on carved tapering fluted feet .
Superb grade of figured padauk timber which has achieved a rich colour and patina. In excellent original condition with only minor losses to carving , and marks commensurate with age , use and purpose.
A stylish and highly decorative sideboard or server of practical scale and proportions.
NB * This being one of two examples which we have in stock of near identical form and scale.
H 36”
H ( to top of back ) 48”
W 70”
D 24”
Western India, probably Bombay c. 1840
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Internal Reference: ML 226
Antique Number: SA909763
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 120cm (47.2inches)Width is 175cm (68.9inches)Depth is 60cm (23.6inches)
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