A Swedish giltwood and gesso centre table, of Empire style, last quarter 19th century, part ebonised, the rectangular top inset with marble, above fluted, beaded and moulded frieze, on tapering legs, with pharaoh head terminals, to toupie feet, joined by X-frame stretcher with central sphynx finial, 73cm high, 111cm wide, 62cm deep

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