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A French demi-lune rosewood bow and arrow table by Georges-François Alix

Creator: Georges-François Alix
Offered by: Wick Antiques LTD

Description
A French demi-lune rosewood bow and arrow table by Georges-François Alix, the hemispherical top with an ormolu gallery and disguised frieze drawer, all raised on four stylised quivers joined by a drawn bow and ormolu arrow, inlaid throughout with a variety of exotic woods with a fan and floral motifs. French, circa 1890.

Footnote: Georges-François Alix (1846-1906) was established at 46, rue de Charonne and in 1878 moved to 6 bis, rue Richard Lenoir. He specialised in ‘meubles genre ancien, bronzes et marqueteries‘ and exhibited at the Paris Expositions of 1884, 1885 and 1889.

See page No 240 In Christopher Paynes book Paris furniture . The luxury of the 19th century, for an identical pair of table by Ali’s.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Rosewood
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c 1890
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	heusymbizarc
Incollect Reference #:	402809

Dimensions

W.	23.5 in;	H.	29.5 in;	D.	13 in;
W.	59.69 cm;	H.	74.93 cm;	D.	33.02 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