2nd Dec, 2020 14:00

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  Lot 871
 

AN ANGLO-INDIAN CARVED HARDWOOD OCCASIONAL CAMEL TABLE
Possibly Gujarat, Western India, 1890 - 1920

AN ANGLO-INDIAN CARVED HARDWOOD OCCASIONAL CAMEL TABLE
Possibly Gujarat, Western India, 1890 - 1920

Carved in the round in the shape of a camel, resting on an octagonal stepped pedestal carved in relief with foliate patterns, a rope-like decorative band, and hexagonal stellar motifs to the base, the realistically-carved camel with cushions, saddle, and rug on his back surmounted by a lobed top with plain central section surrounded by a profusely carved floral and foliate design with a gadrooned edge, to the back of the tabletop two elegantly carved lotus buds reminiscent of Indian architectural decorations and bulbous column finials, 72.5cm x 77cm x 33.5cm.

Similar occasional tables have often been seen successfully selling in the US and UK art markets. For further auction reference, please see Christie's London, 23 May 2018, lot 101; Christie's New York, 14 October 2014, lot 122; and Bonhams Edinburgh, 25 September 2019, lot 369.

Sold for £4,375

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