An early Victorian black and gilt papier-mâché occasional table
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Description
An early Victorian black and gilt papier-mâché occasional table, the shaped top delicately painted with shells and seaweed within multiple gilt classical borders, all raised on a barley twist tripod support with further gilt decoration. English, circa 1850.
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More Information
Origin: England Period: 19th Century Materials: gilt papier-mâché Condition: Good. Creation Date: Circa 1850 Styles / Movements: Traditional, Victorian Incollect Reference #: 701376 -
Dimensions
W. 20.5 in; H. 31 in; D. 20.5 in; Diam. 20.5 in; W. 52.07 cm; H. 78.74 cm; D. 52.07 cm; Diam. 52.07 cm;
Message from Seller:
Wick Antiques was established by Charles Wallrock in the early 1980s. Having grown up in the Antiques world Charles developed an extensive wealth of knowledge. Starting out as a ‘man with a van’ he quickly gained a good reputation and embarked on a longstanding relationship with Harrods. He was later joined by his wife, Caroline Wallrock. Caroline having completed a Persian degree, went on to study at Christie’s fine art and then joined Sotheby’s specializing in Islamic and Japanese works of art