An Unusual 19thC French Ebonised Tripod Table Painted with a Horse Racing Scene sub-Natural History yet haunting

yet haunting

The shock was quite unbelievable

Canvas Heights: 29

the reverse bears the original oak boards and two brass fixtures to the top for wall mounting

pleasing in that it has not been restored in any way

An Unusual 19thC French Ebonised Tripod Table Painted with a Horse Racing Scene sub-Natural History yet hauntingOrigin: French Period: 3rd Republic Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1870 80 Height: 41. 5 up or 28 down Diameter: 25. 5 The rare and unusual French ebonised and hand decorated tilt top tripod table, the top painted with a horse racing scene showing five galloping horses ridden by jockeys in their silks, amongst an atmospheric powder blue cloudy sky to marshland, to a pattered rim, the turned ebonised base with gilt highlights and shaped legs, surviving