Folding Table 18th Century – Folk Art
Artist: Inconnu
Folding table
18th century – folk art
An 18th century folding table with a painting.
The philosopher Diogenes is depicted thinking in a barrel. Alexander the Great stands in the way of the sun shining on Diogenes. Diogenes waves his hand wearily, looks away from Alexander the Great and indicates that he is bothering him.
Original painting, the tripod table leg is more recent.
The mechanism still works.
Provenance:
collection Anton Vos (Amsterdam)
collection Peter & Wilma Korf de Gidts (Amsterdam)
18th century – folk art
An 18th century folding table with a painting.
The philosopher Diogenes is depicted thinking in a barrel. Alexander the Great stands in the way of the sun shining on Diogenes. Diogenes waves his hand wearily, looks away from Alexander the Great and indicates that he is bothering him.
Original painting, the tripod table leg is more recent.
The mechanism still works.
Provenance:
collection Anton Vos (Amsterdam)
collection Peter & Wilma Korf de Gidts (Amsterdam)
2 250 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Painted wood
Diameter: 77cm
Height: 69cm
Reference (ID): 1210609
Availability: In stock
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