Furniture & Works of Art - 12th May 2009

Lot 269

A Victorian papier-mache games table

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £550

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Description

A Victorian papier-mache games table, the glazed rectangular tilt-top with a chequer board the white squares painted with landscapes, oriental figures, insects and animals, 28.25in (71.5cm) h, 20.5in (51.8cm) w, 17.75in (45cm) d. Wear to gilt, some old damages and restorations, foxing and fading to painted squares.