A GROUP OF THREE NASRID-REVIVAL GRANADA MARQUETRY (TARACEA) OCCASIONAL TABLES...
A GROUP OF THREE NASRID-REVIVAL GRANADA MARQUETRY (TARACEA) OCCASIONAL TABLES
South Spain, Granada, 19th century
Of hexagonal form, with six legs terminating in spherical feet and joined at the top to form a dome between each pair of legs, with a star-shaped lower shelf. Inlaid with bone and decorated in marquetry with polychrome wood specimens forming Nasrid-style stars and geometric designs, with a central lazo, or broad star, surrounded by decorative bands on the largest table, while the smaller tables bear cartouches inscribed with the Nasrid motto (لا غالب إلا الله - There is no conqueror but God).
Tallest 73.5cm high, the other two approximately 49cm high (3)
For a similar example:
Bonhams London, Islamic and Indian Art, 22 May 2025, lot 100.
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A GROUP OF THREE NASRID-REVIVAL GRANADA MARQUETRY (TARACEA) OCCASIONAL TABLES
South Spain, Granada, 19th century
Of hexagonal form, with six legs terminating in spherical feet and joined at the top to form a dome between each pair of legs, with a star-shaped lower shelf. Inlaid with bone and decorated in marquetry with polychrome wood specimens forming Nasrid-style stars and geometric designs, with a central lazo, or broad star, surrounded by decorative bands on the largest table, while the smaller tables bear cartouches inscribed with the Nasrid motto (لا غالب إلا الله - There is no conqueror but God).
Tallest 73.5cm high, the other two approximately 49cm high (3)
For a similar example:
Bonhams London, Islamic and Indian Art, 22 May 2025, lot 100.
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Time, Location
Auction House
