European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description:
Charles X Amboyna Worktable, France, early 19th century, lift-top opens to reveal a mirror and several compartments for writing implements, surmounting a drawer with gilt-tooled leather writing surface flanked by compartments, all on columnar legs joined by a lower X-form stretcher, ht. 28 1/2, wd. 22 1/2, dp. 13 3/4 in.
Provenance: This table was purchased by the current owner from Florian Papp, New York.
Estimate $1,200-1,800
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Charles X Amboyna, FranceStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.