LOPEZ or LOPES Brothers, a memento of the Grand Tour. Circular tabletop with marble marquetry, paired with a molded walnut base carved with gadroons, resting on four curved legs joined by an X-shaped crossbar. Lopez label under the top. H: 74 cm - Diam.: 71 cm Note: The Lopez (or Lopes) workshops specialized in the creation of hard marble tops and stone marquetry; they were located in the heart of Palermo, on Corso Cassaro Morto, now Corso Vittorio Emanuele. Active from the early 19th century and throughout that century, this workshop counted Salvatore, Filippo, and Francesco Lopes among its members. Our tray can be compared to several other examples: -Sotheby’s, London, auction January 6–17, 2023, lot 69. -Sotheby’s, London, auction of January 17, 2019, lot 141. -Christie’s, London, auction of September 17, 2013, lot 364. Christie’s, London, auction of March 11, 2001, lot 116. Appraisal conducted by Mr. Cédric HENON - 06 95 34 93 78 - cedric.henon@authenticite.fr