Table
British or Continental, 17th/18th century, walnut and oak, rich dark patinated surface, three dovetail drawers with stylized leaf carved facings in relief on diapered ground, diamond carved side skirts, bold baluster turned legs and stretcher base, on original bun feet, 32-1/2 x 86-1/2 x 26 in. excellent condition throughout, one old strip patch at front edge of top, one drawer set with later cutlery trays, scattered minor pest damage with some associated losses, drawers lacking escutcheons, central drawer with some patches and repairs at one side of facing, other very minor repairs, surface wear and flaws consistent with age and use. Provenance: William Randolph Hearst Collection; Hammer Galleries, New York,
purchased 1941; Private Collection
Condition
excellent condition throughout, one old strip patch at front edge of top, one drawer set with later cutlery trays, scattered minor pest damage with some associated losses, drawers lacking escutcheons, central drawer with some patches and repairs at one side of facing, other very minor repairs, surface wear and flaws consistent with age and use