RUSSIAN INLAID MAHOGANY AND BRASS MOUNTED "GRYPHON" CENTER TABLE,Early 19th century. Circular triple-line-inlaid top centering conforming quarter-matched burled walnut reserve; line-inlaid edge above brass-mounted frieze supported by gilt Gryphon-head capitals above square tapering brass-inlaid legs connected by inlaid and ebonized shaped stretcher and ending in gilt claw and ball feet - 30 in. x 36 in. Estimate $9,000-12,000
PROVENANCE: Collection of Victor Shargai, Washington, DC
