A DUTCH WALNUT, EBONY, EBONISED, MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND IVORY MARQUETRY CONSOLE TABLE Y
18TH CENTURY
£110,200
Auction: 15 JANUARY 2025 FROM 10:00 GMT
Description
comprising a pair of ebonised kneeling draped figures of a man and a woman representing Europe and Africa, supporting a rectangular upper tier inlaid with a marquetry inlay depicting a flower-filled vase and floral scroll border, the edge with vitruvian scroll, the platform base with further marquetry depicting a large armorial of a masted sailing ship beneath the motto ‘PER TELA PER HOSTES’
Dimensions
179cm wide 120cm high, 70cm deep
Footnote
The Latin phrase ‘Per tela per hostes’ translates to ‘Undaunted through arrows and enemies’.
Note: Sold in compliance with UK Government and APHA regulations, with (non-transferable) exemption registration reference 8QJ78KRH.