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A fine Italian painted and parcel-gilt console table and mirror, Piedmontese circa 1780
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Console 88cm. high, 111cm. wide, 62cm. deep; 2ft. 10½in, 3ft. 7¾in., 2ft. ½in.; Mirror 209cm. high, 102cm. wide; 6ft. 10¼in., 3ft. 6in.
the mirror with a rectangular divided plate within a moulded frame, the cresting with a ribbon-tied floral swag, the frieze carved with gardening implements, a hat and flowers, the console table of gentle serpentine form, with a moulded verde antico marble top, above a frieze carved with flowers and scrolls, on fluted tapering legs joined by an X-form beaded stretcher centred by a basket of flowers draped with berried laurel leaves
Provenance
Villa Palma Nota, Orbassano
Purchased from the Estate of the late Giuseppe Rossi, Vol. I, in these Rooms, 10th March 1999, lot 54 (£45,000).
Comparative Literature:
A. Midana, L'arte del legno in Piemonte nel 600 e 700, Turin, 1924, plate 453.
E. Quaglino, Il Piemonte, Mobili Regionali Italiani, Milan, 1966, p. 166.
V. Viale, Mostra del Barocco Piemontese, Turin, 1963, Vol. III, pl. 262.
Condition
Some very minor retouching to decoration, eg. the red painted flowers. Very nice detail to carving. Some very miniscule chips which are hardly noticeable. Foliate finial in the centre of the frieze shows evidence of having been reglued but this is only visible when viewed from the back. Good provenance. A rare piece in overall very good conserved 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."