AN IMPORTANT GEORGE II WALNUT AND SCAGLIOLA GAMING TABLE
with a pentagonal scagliola top inlaid with trailing flowers, scallop shells and groups of playing cards within strapwork borders within a moulded edge over a plain frieze, on five cabriole legs carved at the knee with stylised acanthus leaves with a flowerhead and foliage below, 118cm x 125cm (across the top) x 77.5cm high
This rare table was almost certainly conceived for the game of Ombre, an 18th century card game for five players. One of the playing cards is signed “Alla Fama” (“to fame”).
Please note: It is the sole responsibility of the Buyer to ensure adequate personnel and equipment is used for the safe removal of this Lot.
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£20,000 - £40,000
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£50,000 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Provenance: Almost certainly commissioned for Ven House, Milborne Port, although there are no records or labels to support this. The table was illustrated in Country Life on 17th March 1966 accompanying a letter from Arthur Oswald requesting information on similar pieces.
Note: It seems likely that the scagliola top was purchased in Italy on the Grand Tour and subsequently mounted on the frame in England.
To be removed at the Buyer’s risk and expense.
