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A pair of Italian giltwood console tables, Piedmontese second quarter 18th century
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- pine/poplar
- each 87cm. high, 133cm. wide, 70cm. deep; 2ft. 10¼in., 4ft. 2½in., 2ft. 3½in.
with later painted faux marble tops, the pierced friezes decorated with flowers and foliage, the cabriole legs joined by a shaped stretcher
Condition
Overall good condition. Decoration to tops entirely refreshed. Minor chips to gilding throughout. Some characteristic age cracks along lines of construction. Some old repaired breaks to frieze of one and minor repairs to carving. The other has breaks to frieze and minor losses to gilding. Evidence of previous green paint beneath the gilding of both.
"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
The form of the present tables relates to a design for a console table by Giovanni Pietro Baroni di Taviliano in the National Library Turin, (see fig.1)and a group of tables in the Palazzo Reale, Turin, one of which is based on this drawing. For comparison see Enrico Colle, Il Mobile Rococo in Italia, Arredi e Decorazioni d`Interni dal 1738 al 1775, pp. 456, 462 and 463.