French Art Nouveau Galle Style Carved Beech Inlaid Table, late 19th c., the serpentine top with lavish marquetry inlay over a pierced skirt flanked by curved bracket supports on splayed legs, H.- 29 1/2 in., W.- 35 5/8 in., D.- 20 3/4 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. Edge of the top slightly separated from the base along the width. A 2 ¾ inch and 2 inch circular watermark on the top. Four approximate 1 inch watermarks near one corner. Scattered flea-size dents intermittently throughout. A 3 inch area of light reddish discoloration, a pea-size grey discoloration and 1 inch light grey discoloration near the center. An approximate 2 inch cluster of light brown discoloration near one corner. A 1 inch back streak near one edge, with several pea-size black streaks nearby. Intermittent moderate paint chipping to the edges of the legs. A 1 inch green streak on the inside of one leg. A delightful example. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.