Early 17th century Roman inlaid marble and hardstone table top
A protracted telephone duel saw this striking early 17th century, Roman inlaid marble and hardstone table top go from a starting bid of £500,000 to a final price of £1,030,000 to top Sotheby’s Continental Furniture sale in London on December 13.
The top, which measures 4ft x 4ft 10in (1.2 x 1.5m), is very similar to another in the Prado Museum,…