Small table with inlaid wood top in various woods. Italian cabinetry, 19th century Shaped top decorated with plant cartouches and floral motifs, centered by figure of Victor Emmanuel II of Savoy, Italy's first soldier, depicted as a corporal of the Zouaves in ivory within landscape, tripod base carved with scrolls. The present lot is accompanied by Community Trade Certification for ivory (CITES Certificate) and may be subject to import and export restrictions as a result of CITES regulations of some non-EU countries. CITES permit available. The lot may be subject to import/export restrictions in accordance with the CITES regulations applicable in certain non-EU countries. cm 70X48X52

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