An Italian carved giltwood console table, Roman late 18th century

with a rectangular veined white, grey and green marble top above a frieze centred by an eagle within a wreath flanked by diaper motif enclosed flowerheads on tapering acanthus and lotus leaf carved legs terminating in foliate carved ball feet; with a partly illegible  paper label to the back handwritten in ink ...Roma

In overall good conserved condition. Old very minor chips to marble top which are hardly noticeable due to the veining in the marble. Old very minor chips to gilding which can easily be touched up. Some very minor hairline cracks through wreath and eagle wings at the front. Some minor chips which have been touched up with gold paint. Very minor section of leaf tip chipped off front left which can easily be touched up. Some minor sections of beading chipped off which are hardly noticeable and can be left.
"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."