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A fine walnut and burr walnut Orientalist centre table
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Description
A fine walnut and burr walnut orientalist centre table, of shaped rectangular form with a mirrored frieze, set upon carved cabriole legs terminating in acanthus feet, decorated with quarter veneered top inlaid in boxwood with scattered flower heads and butterflies centred on a spray of roses, each corner with a floral basket, framed within a raised border of boldly carved acanthus leaves and scrolls which continues around the frieze and onto the legs, the frieze further embellished with gilt brass Orientalist strapwork and classical panels of scrolls and cherubs on an ebonised ground to the centre and corners, all against the mirrored ground.
Possibly American, circa 1920. -
More Information
In the Style of: Orientalist / Orientalism Period: 1920-1949 Materials: walnut Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1920 Styles / Movements: Traditional, Other Incollect Reference #: 323680 -
Dimensions
W. 60 in; H. 31.25 in; D. 36.25 in; W. 152.4 cm; H. 79.38 cm; D. 92.08 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