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An Italian carved giltwood console table, Turin second quarter 18th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- 88cm. high, 136cm. wide, 72cm. deep; 2ft. 10½in., 4ft. 5½in., 2ft. 4¼in.
with a later inset moulded serpentine verde antico and red and white marble top, the frieze carved with a band of 'c'-scrolls on a trelliswork ground, above a pierced cartouche centred by the trophies of love on a trelliswork ground flanked by flowers and scrolls on boldly scrolled legs carved with stylised wings joined by an 'x'-form stretcher, the sides centred by a stylised scallopshell flanked by 'c'-scrolls enclosing bellflowers on scrolled feet; regilt; the left frieze later
Condition
Colour of gilding less greenish and marble top slightly stronger in colour and much more attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Old minor marks, chips and scratches to the marble top and old minor restorations especially to the front right corner which has been well executed and is hardly noticeable. Old minor marks and chips to gilding as visible from photograph. Very attractive detail to carving. All bar one flattened bun foot is a later replacement. Unusual model in overall good original condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
V. Viale, Mostra del Barocco Piemontese (Palazzo Madama-Palazzo Reale), Vol III, Torino, 1964, Tav. 59, for a table in Palazzo Reale, Turin, in the Gabinetto delle miniature, conceived in a similar vein with boldly s-scrolled legs, stretcher and outward scrolled feet. Viale, op. cit., also illustrates various examples of related tables, in Tav. 62, 65, 66 a & b.
V. Viale, Mostra del Barocco Piemontese (Palazzo Madama-Palazzo Reale), Vol III, Torino, 1964, Tav. 59, for a table in Palazzo Reale, Turin, in the Gabinetto delle miniature, conceived in a similar vein with boldly s-scrolled legs, stretcher and outward scrolled feet. Viale, op. cit., also illustrates various examples of related tables, in Tav. 62, 65, 66 a & b.