A pair of seldomly seen French Indian Colonial teak wood consoles
French India, Pondicherry, late 19th century
H. 38.5 x W. 30.3 x D. 15.5 cm
The trays supported by winged angels blowing trumpets against a backplate carved with rocailles, leaves and flowers.
H. 38.5 x W. 30.3 x D. 15.5 cm
The trays supported by winged angels blowing trumpets against a backplate carved with rocailles, leaves and flowers.
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