Artist:Pauley et Cie
Medium: Wood, silver leaf
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:late 19th or early 20th century
Dimensions: 32 x 19 x 19 in. (81.3 x 48.3 x 48.3 cm)
Collections:
Accession Number: 1990.230.7
Image: 1990.230.6_1990.230.7_bw.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Table: Wood, gesso. Tripod base formed of three conch-shell like elements, which terminate in pad feet, each with a dark finish but silvered surface in concave central sections. The legs join central pedestal of table and on front of table there is a concave reserve, silvered between the two legs. Central pedestal rises in a wavy line to table top where it divides into five parts, the entire carved to look like a plant branch, silvered with oxidized patina, its head appearing in the front center of pedestal. Top of table is formed in the shape of a flattened scallop shell with silvered surface and dark, rustic edges. CONDITION - Surface damaged in places throughout, especially on table top and one large loss to pedestal. Evidence of old infestation on pedestal. One flange of scallop shell broken and previously repairs.