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Extraordinary 1920s Polychrome Parcel-Gilt Elephant Centre Table

$10,000
$12,50020% Off
£7,590.20
£9,487.7520% Off
€8,869.61
€11,087.0220% Off
CA$13,937.54
CA$17,421.9220% Off
A$15,712.30
A$19,640.3820% Off
CHF 8,328
CHF 10,410.0120% Off
MX$193,709.21
MX$242,136.5120% Off
NOK 101,237.24
NOK 126,546.5620% Off
SEK 97,305.10
SEK 121,631.3820% Off
DKK 66,152.18
DKK 82,690.2320% Off
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About the Item

Spectacular hand-carved and parcel gilt polychrome centre table, or potential games table, with four ceremonially dressed elephants. Round gilt top carved with an art deco filigree border and a stylized quatrefoil centre. Polychrome and parcel gilt four part base with centre dome surmounting two part plinth. Most likely from Chicago's historically significant Oriental Theatre, built in 1926.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Diameter: 42 in (106.68 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition, without attempts to alter the patina. Two elephants have partial losses to the tusks; see image 8.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8419963194

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