Alfonsine Galápago Table in Ebonized Wood with Marble Top, 1930s

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Alfonsine-style turtle table, ebonized wood and marble top, early 20th century – Spain

Style: Alfonsine
Materials: Ebonized wood and marble … Read more Alfonsine-style turtle table, ebonized wood and marble top, early 20th century – Spain

Style: Alfonsine
Materials: Ebonized wood and marble top
Period: Early 20th century
Country of origin: Spain
Provenance: Private collection
Good condition considering its age and use
Dimensions: 78 x 93 x 68 cm

Spectacular Alfonsine-style turtle table, with an ebonized wood frame and a white marble top with grayish veining. It gets its name from the distinctive shape of its marble top, which resembles a turtle's shell. It is notable for its carved central pedestal, which branches into ornate curved legs, and the small hanging finials called "fieles" beneath the apron. See less