22.00inch framed width
30.00inch framed height
22.00inch framed depth
(55.88 cm framed width 76.20 cm framed height 55.88 cm framed depth)
Description
A carved ebony, ivory inlaid chess table from the Galle region of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), a small drawer and dummy drawer to each opposing side for the chess pieces. c.1830-1850.
The design for this table is derived from Thomas King's 'The Modern Style of Cabinet Work Exemplified' first published in 1829.
For a full and fascinating history of this furniture and associated works of art, see Amin Jaffer's 'Furniture From British India and Ceylon.' and for a similar table recently sold see sale 5681 Lot 82 Christie's Interiors - Style and Spirit 23 February 2010. London, South Kensington.
Literature
The design for this table is derived from Thomas King's 'The Modern Style of Cabinet Work Exemplified' first published in 1829.
For a full and fascinating history of this furniture and associated works of art, see Amin Jaffer's 'Furniture From British India and Ceylon.'
Price
gbp 6800.00 (Pound Sterling)
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