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拍品专文
This type of multi-purpose table became fashionable in the last decade of the 18th century, particularly in Turin. Serving as a writing table, as well as games-table, this piece also incorporates a neatly concealed hinged platform to the base which can be raised and flipped with auto-adjusting small metal feet. This particular table is described by Antonetto as being by the cabinet maker Giuseppe Viglione. A payment to Viglione by the Royal House of Savoy, dated 3 September 1789, describes an identical table, referred to on the invoice as a tavola da ginocchiatoio. Closely related tables were also executed by other Piedmontese ébénistes such as Giovanni Galletti.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY:
The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase.