French Provincial oak monastery/ refectory table, 18th c., having 2.5" thick live-edge slab top, comprised of two boards, rising on chamfered supports with mortise and tenon joinery, approx 29.5"h, 125"w, 35"d, floor to bottom of apron (clearance): approx 27"h **Provenance: acquired by consignor from a castle in the Loire Valley**

1.22.25-In my opinion regarding LOT: 3270—due to its top gallery location, I am unable to fully access the table, I have included the original online images, with the first image showing one side and the last image displaying the other, please refer to these for a complete view, the table is extremely heavy and in sturdy condition, it exhibits natural imperfections such as knots, varied form, and divots, there are some darkened areas, spotting, tonal variations, small nicks, wood wear, and some filled areas, all of which are commensurate with and inherent to its 18th-century age and rustic nature

In my opinion, the legs do not appear to have undergone restoration; however, I did not examine the underside of the table, one leg has some old forged nails noted, they do not seem to indicate restoration, though given the age of the piece they may be, I cannot say for certain, the aforementioned observations do not appear to affect the structural integrity and instead contribute to the charm of its rustic character

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