Neo-Classical Centre Table
NEO -CLASSICAL OAK CENTRE TABLE WITH MARBLE TOP
England Circa 1810
Width 48 ¾” (117 cm) Depth 22 ¾” (58cm) 33” ( 84 cm )
The Gris des Ardennes marble top above a pair of shaped acanthus carved and scroll decorated ends on moulded platform bases united by plain stretchers.
The design of this table derives from the much admired ancient Roman bath made of rosso antico and known as the Tomb of Agrippa.
A related table by Thomas Hope was purchased for the Ashmoleum Museum by C. F.Bell at the auction of the contents of the Deep-Dene, Surrey held by Humbert and Flint 24th September 1917, Lot 827(a pair).
This interesting and elegant table would provide the ideal platform for displaying an imposing sculpture.
£8500
