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A Louis XIV Center Table Mounted With Rare Petit Point Floral Needlework Top

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
A Louis XIV Walnut Os De Mouton Center Table Mounted With Rare Petit Point Floral Needlework Top And Valance

The detachable embroidered top with integral valance, which has a replaced gimp edge, has a floral bouquet within a basket at the center, surrounded by a composition of birds, insects and flowers. The base with plain frieze and D-molded lower edge rests upon four baluster turned supports resting upon 'S' scroll faceted legs. Each pair of legs united by three-way "S' scroll stretchers. Some wear to edges. The pine plank top may be a very old replacement. Evidence of a frieze drawer once having been fitted.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Of walnut, pine and chestnut.
Creation Date:	Second Half of the Seventeenth Century.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Louis XIV
Dealer Reference #:	11301
Incollect Reference #:	447539

Dimensions

W.	36 in;	H.	26.75 in;	D.	25.5 in;
W.	91.44 cm;	H.	67.95 cm;	D.	64.77 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.