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Skinner Auctions
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3195BBoston
January 12, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Venetian-style Blackamoor Center Table with Specimen and Micromosaic Top

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 3195BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 12, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Venetian-style Blackamoor Center Table with Specimen and Micromosaic Top, the base late 19th/early 20th century, the top of later date, top with pietra dura depiction of a bird on a branch, bordered with micromosaic cartouches depicting the monuments of Rome, outer border of stone specimens, carved and polychrome painted support depicts a Blackamoor in a loincloth kneeling on a cushion, set on a carved and shaped base with bun feet, ht. 31 1/2, top dia. 35 3/4 in.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

Minor cracks and paint loss to figure. Tight crack across top.


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