A small and unusual pair of Italian orange painted and carved giltwood console tables, Lombard mid 18th century

each with a macchia vecchia veneered marble top above a pierced frieze, on four scrolled legs terminating in scrolled feet and joined by a scrolled back stretcher, the whole carved with acanthus leaves and scrolls; the painting and gilding retouched

Colour of gilding less greenish and more golden and attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Old very minor marks and chips to marble top and very minor areas of infill. Carved sections strengthened at back and legs have later wood inserts to strengthen. Part of the lower section of carving on left freize of one recarved. Attractive lot in overall good restored 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."

Comparative Literature:
Santino Langè, Ville della Provincia di Milano, for an illustration of the Borromeo Baroque Room with a sofa painted in the same orange and gilt as on these tables. The present pair of console tables may well have been part of the same suite.