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A Charles X Carved Mahogany Oval Writing Table of Unusual Form

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
Probably French.

The oval crossbanded top with original inset green tooled leather panel. The plain frieze set to each end with a drawer mounted with gilt bronze palmette handles. The base with lyre form ends centered by carved anthemions and raised on plain plinth with scrolling feet. The ends united by an arched reeded stretcher. Circular cut outs below top indicate the piece may have originally been conceived as a lavabo with detachable top.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Of solid mahogany.
Creation Date:	Circa 1830.
Styles / Movements:	Charles X, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	11193
Incollect Reference #:	373139

Dimensions

W.	33.62 in;	H.	29 in;	D.	21.62 in;
W.	85.39 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;	D.	54.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including specially commissioned items with royal or aristocratic provenance and pieces designed by architects.