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A Fine and Rare 17th Century Olive Oyster Table, Circa 1680-1700.
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Description
Inlaid with holly, the cross-grain olive moulded and banded top sits above a frieze incorporating a finely lined oak drawer retaining the original bifurcated scroll and floral backplate handles. Raised on all four original freely carved Solomonic or barley twist and ball legs, joined by a ‘y’ shaped stretcher and standing on all four original bun feet.
The table was commissioned during the short reign of William and Mary (1689-1702). This was a great time in British furniture design with some of the most notable pieces to date being commissioned. However, all the credit cannot simply go to the Indigenous as a large influx of skilled craftsman flooded in from the continent such as Daniel Marrot (1661-1752) a French Protestant architect, furniture designer and engraver who was at the forefront of late baroque style.
A superb original example with well-patinated surfaces throughout and of very good colour.
Condition - Historic restorations to the original bun feet in line with age and use.
£14,250. -
More Information
Period: Pre 18th Century Condition: Good. condition - Historic restorations to the original bun feet in line with age and use. Creation Date: 1680-1700 Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Traditional, William & Mary Incollect Reference #: 759575
Message from Seller:
Alexander George Antiques’ enthusiasm and unerring passion for the finest English furniture is evident from the moment you enter our gallery in rural Oxfordshire. Here you will find examples from the most prestigious of the 17th and 18th century cabinet-makers, craftsmen of the Golden Age including Thomas Chippendale, Coxed & Woster & Gerrit Jensen.
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