This c1730 Irish George II mahogany side table sold for a hammer price of £36,000 at Dreweatts in Newbury, Berkshire today. The moulded frieze isvcentred by a carved mask of a bearded man, above a carved shell terminal. Each corner of the frieze is carved with a stylised ‘gargoyle’ mask above tapering cabriole shaped legs. An Irish George II c1750 side table made £13,500 and a twin pillar dining table, described as probably Irish, sold for £7,500.
