Paint-Decorated Fold-Over Games Table
British, late 18th century, figured veneers, leather-lined playing surface, elaborate paint-decorated surface overall in the Adam taste, 29-1/2 x 40-1/2 x 18-1/2 in. (opens to 37 in.). Condition: break and repair to one front leg, warping and distress to veneers especially at skirt, leather playing surface a modern replacement, paint decoration likely out of period and with scattered wear and losses, underside of top with later medial brace. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Essex Antiquarians, Essex, Massachusetts, 2009; Collection of Chris C. Kliros, Atlanta, Georgia
Condition
break and repair to one front leg, warping and distress to veneers especially at skirt, leather playing surface a modern replacement, paint decoration likely out of period and with scattered wear and losses, underside of top with later medial brace