French 18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Demilune Fold-Over Game Table

Object Description

An excellent Louis XVI period demilune fold-over card or game table with elaborate love-symbol and floral marquetry: standing on four square tapering legs with bronze wheels, the hinged top centered by a marquetry of ribbon tied musical instruments, musical notes and attributes of love such as quiver and lovebirds within a frame of marquetry “à la Reine”, the corners being inlaid with floral marquetry. The frieze inlaid with marquetry “à la Reine”. One of the legs at the back of the table is adjusted to a small drawer which needs to be pulled out as a support for the hinged top when opened to reveal the actual game table. The opened top with Greek-key framed green felt lining.

Object History

This excellent game table does not bear a stamp but all the features of elaborate craftsmanship, especially the high quality of the detailed marquetry which leads to a high-level cabinet maker of Parisian background.

Object Condition

Very good, minor wear consistent of age and use, minor fading – detailed condition report on request

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