CIRCA 1815

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A PAIR OF EMPIRE PORPHYRY AND ORMOLU-MOUNTED PATINATED BRONZE OCCASIONAL TABLES
CIRCA 1815
Each with Egyptian porphyry slab above a rosette and anthemion-mounted frieze on plain supports with palm and lotus cappings on scrolling feet with recessed anti-friction castors, joined by simple stretchers, minor repairs, the ormolu edge-mounts to the tops possibly later, slight variation in size
One: 28 1/16 in. (71.5 cm.) high; 24 in. (61 cm.) wide; 19 in. (48.5 cm.) deep
The other: 28 ½ in. (72.5 cm.) high; 23 in. (58.5 cm.) wide; 18 ¾ in. (48 cm.) deep

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Lot Essay

Whilst it is not known who executed this superb pair of tables, it is worth noting that the their slight difference in proportions seems to be accounted for by the slight variance to the sizes of the sumptuous and highly prized Egyptian porphyry slabs, suggesting that rather than cut these precious pieces of stone to a uniform size, the tables were commissioned to support them in their existing form. A theory borne out by the fact that the tables have been made to specifically accommodate and support the undulating thickness of the slabs.

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