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Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table
Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table

Rare antique 19th century Sorrento marquetry pictorial table

Code: 10081

SOLD

An exceptional and rare fine quality early 19th century Sorrento marquetry and parquetry tilt top table. 

Unlike most Italian tables from this period this one is particularly unusual and stand out due to the centre pictorial panel design. 

The beautiful scene depicts the famous 15th century explorer Christopher Columbus presenting to the head of the church and the royal family. 

The level of work involved is outstanding with fine scribed inked details giving a painting like aesthetic. 

The centre panel is further enhanced with extensive parquetry borders, the same level of detail can also be seen on the sides of the table top and in the turned table centre support, and legs. 

Every element of this wonderful table projects quality of the highest standard. Certainly a piece that would be at home in the grandest of properties. Possibly worthy of museum display. 

An ink stamp is present to the underside of the table top, which partically can be read to say ‘Tavola’ Italian for table , ‘Deposito’ translates to stored and the location of Emilia. 

Available to collect by appointment from our showroom in South Yorkshire. 

Dimensions:-

Table top - 91cm wide x 58.5cm deep x 6.5cm high

height of top when down - 75cm

Distance between feet - 60cm wide x 45cm deep

Height with top up - 108cm


Condition report:-

The overall condition is very good given its age. with the marquetry and parquetry work lacking only one very small square from a thin border. 

A slight lifting of one piece of veneer to the table top edge. 

The table operates as it should and locks in place, secured by a wooden tab. 

Thin age related crack to the table top centre. 

Small area of historic worm to top of the base. Not active and further treated. 

Small areas of water staining to top. 

Structurally sound and ready to use.

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