TABLE VITRINE

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: French Drawing Room

About this object

In carved gilt wood; fitted glass top lifts up. Round corners contain rosettes. Carved frieze is a series of rectangular patterns. On each long side a round medallion containing romping putti. Three dimensional swags on all four sides. Rouind tapered swirl fluted legs, separated near floor by a stretcher which is shaped like two crossed archery bows, each entwined by a card. On the crossing is a wreath of roses carved in the round and standing vertically; within it are two birds, wings outstretched. Lined in dull yellow velvet.

Object name:

TABLE VITRINE

Made from:

Wood, yellow velvet, glass

Made in:

France

Date made:

20th c.

Size:

H. 29 1/4 × W. 34 1/4 × D. 24 1/2 in. (74.3 × 87 × 62.2 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

31.129

Class:

FURNITURE

Signature marks:

MARK

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973