Ceremonial table marquetry of flowers, birds, dogs and scrolls

Spectacular marquetry work for this ceremonial table which can also be used as a desk.

The decoration of the top, with a composition of large volutes and foliage scrolls, incorporates leaping dogs into the lower corners.

In the center, a woven garland serves as support for a wicker basket garnished with flowers, around which birds flutter, the whole is topped with an eagle with outstretched wings.

The feet, of a sheathed shape, are also marked with falling flowers in reserves surrounded by strips of light wood. They are connected together by an x-shaped spacer whose arms connect to a tray also decorated with a flower basket.

The belt of this table has a drawer, and is also entirely inlaid. Dutch work, towards the end of the 18th century.

The woods used are mahogany, rosewood, maple and fruit woods, on an oak frame. A few checks and blocked cracks, signs of time, should be noted. The decor is created like a painting with shadows, these are obtained by skillfully inserting the light woods, the edges of which must be burnished, into hot sand. Beautiful patina.