Furniture and Works of Art - 11th March 2008

Lot 292

A 19th century French olivewood and marquetry occasional table

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £2400

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Description

A 19th century French olivewood and marquetry occasional table, by Claude Gimelle, the circular reeded edge tilt top inlaid with specimen woods, panels of figures and flowers to a foliate border, on a spiral twist stem and a carved tripod base, stamped 'C. Gimelle A' Nice', c.1850, 29in (73.6cm) h, 29.5in (74.9cm) dia. Minor damages.