Léon BENOUVILLE (1860 - 1903) Tea table in carved sycamore and wood marquetry of different species with two rectangular tops, the upper one smaller, linked by four curved corner legs in cut and patinated metal with stylized plant decoration. The top is inlaid with vine and grapevine motifs, and the bottom features an iris. Corner leg with hooped legs and curved double reinforcement carved at the top, ending in a slight bulge (a small stain on the top plate). Marked LB under the lower top and numbered 252 20. Height 90 cm - Length 70 cm - Depth 47 cm Expert Cabinet MARCILHAC -Tel : +33 (0) 1 42 49 74 46

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