A GEORGE I GILT-GESSO STAND WITH SPECIMEN MARBLE TOP the stand circa 1725, the marble top 18th century

The marble top associated, restorations.

Garrick Stevenson, New York

Overall fair condition; the gilt-gesso base most probably was a stand to a cabinet; the gadrooned molded edge associated; the marble top associated to the base. The specimen marble top veneered onto a slab; two corners with patches to side edges of veneered marble approximately 2 inches; 5 inches; 4 inches and 2 inches in length; the center of the marble appear to be in good condition with usual minor scratches and wear consistent with age and use. The surface of the table in slightly distressed condition with chips and losses to gilding throughout; appears to have been over-gilded as some point, but gesso appears to be original and there appears to be a number of layers of gilding underneath; areas of restoration and inpainting to gilding; the table structurally sound.
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