Lot 10: Mid-20th Century Italian Sorrento-style Marquetry Musical Side Table

A mid-20th century Italian Sorrento-style marquetry musical side table. The piece features a rectangular hinged top decorated with an intricate central floral bouquet and foliate scrollwork borders in various inlaid wood veneers, including walnut and boxwood. The deep apron displays matching marquetry patterns. The top opens to reveal a compartment intended for use as a jewellery or work box, traditionally housing a musical movement. The table is supported by four slender, tapered cabriole legs.