A VERY RARE RUSSIAN TULA DRESSING TABLE, C. 1800S

A rare Russian rosewood-veneered dressing table with Tula steel mounts, circa 1820. The rectangular top is fitted with a single frieze drawer decorated with applied steel rosettes, scrolling foliage and a central pendant mount. Raised on four slender, ring-turned legs with steel collars, brass caps and castors, joined by curved stretchers centring a circular dished platform with a pierced steel border. The removable upper section, raised on four steel-mounted feet, contains two drawers with brass pulls and elaborate foliate steel appliqués. Above is an adjustable rectangular dressing mirror supported on a turned pedestal, its steel frame decorated with bead-and-leaf ornament and surmounted by a pierced scrolling crest. Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 3 June 2014, lot 717 Russian Works of Art, Fabergé and Icons.

Dimensions: H: 42 1/2 in., (108 cm.)

Conditions: Very good overall with light signs of wear consistent with the age.

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All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C.

Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided.