A MIDDLE EASTERN SYRIAN PARQUETRY INLAID GAMES TABLE, 20TH CENTURY, with intricately inlaid bone, mother-of-pearl, olive, and various other woods in stylized geometric stars, flowers, and lozenges on a stepped rectangular hinged top opening to double recessed backgammon game boards enclosing a matching removable hinged chessboard, above a flat panel apron with bracket corners flanked by stepped arch sides, raised on cabriole legs joined by a shelf stretcher with zig-zag and lozenge parquetry inlay, includes game pieces. Height: 27 3/4" Width: 24 3/4" Depth: 12 3/8"    Provenance: Personal Collection of Roy H. Van Horn, Houston, Texas.

Normal surface buildup, chips, small losses, old repairs, fading, liquid ring and spot marks throughout, cracks, and frame is slightly wobbly which is not unexpected for this type of furniture.  Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.