Lot 190
  • 190

An early rococo carved giltwood console table probably South Germany, circa 1735

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • beechwood, marble
  • height 31 1/2 in.; width 57 in.; depth 26 1/2 in.
  • 80 cm; 145 cm; 67.5 cm

Condition

Slight scratches to marble top. With scattered age and construction cracks with visible cracks to construction seams of apron; dents and abrasions. Scattered old worm damage. Carving with scattered abrasions, small losses and restored breaks; most flaking and chips to gesso concentrated around feet and legs. Some areas re-gessoed, gesso now with some cracks and chips. Regilt, gilding with some rubbing and losses.
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