Lot 69
  • 69

A George II part-ebonized giltwood eagle-form marble top console table composed of 18th Century and later elements

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • giltwood, marble
  • height 32 1/2 in.; width 34 3/4 in.; 17 1/2 in.
  • 82.6 cm; 88.3 cm; 44.5 cm
The rectangular verde anticomarble top above a conforming Greek-key-carved frieze with foliate carved corners above a large winged eagle perched on a rockwork base above a plain plinth with foliate-carved molding.  One rail with chalked number B1669. Marble top later, frieze and base associated.

Provenance

Stair & Company, New York

Condition

Overall good condition; sturdy; marble top later and with minor wear and scratches; the frieze and the eagle associated; the whole regilt and repainted; and with minor chips and nicks to the extremities; back two vertical supports later.
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