FRENCH MARQUETRY ANTIQUE WRITING TABLE
French Marquetry Writing Table
DESCRIPTION
An exceptional French Louis XV style tulip wood, ebonised and marquetry free standing serpentine shaped antique writing table or centre table in the style of Joseph Cremer. The table has a beautiful and intricate central inlaid panel of an abbey ruin with detailed inlays of ducks, birds, trees, and flowers to the rest of the table each created using around twenty various woods. The marquetry is of the highest standard throughout.
The cabriole legs are adorned with impressive bronze gilt mounts of female faces with floral design terminating to scrolling sabot feet. The table frame has a decorative gadroon moulded edge with shells to the corners and also features the green man mask to the front and rear frieze.
To the front there is a single oak lined drawer which is opened by a spring loaded catch.
Height - 79 cm (31 inches)
Width - 159 cm (62 ½ inches)
Depth - 88 cm (34 ½ inches)
Circa - 1910
Price £18,000
Delivery is included in the price for mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Small goods will be delivered within a couple of working days which are provided with a tracking number. Large items are delivered by a trustworthy carrier and we aim to deliver within two weeks of purchase but please allow three weeks.
We accept returns within 14 days providing the customer pays for the return and the item is in the same condition we sold it in and it is packaged well.
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