Lot 383
  • 383

Table de milieu au char d'Hippolyte en bois noirci et bois doré, travail probablement italien du XVIIIe siècle

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • wood
  • Haut. 87cm, larg. 174 cm, prof. 110 cm
  • Height 34 1/4 in; width 68 1/2 in; depth 43 1/3 in
le plateau en bois peint à l'imitation du marbre, les montants simulant des branches émergeant de la mer dans laquelle se noie le char d'Hippolyte ; reposant sur une plinthe en bois noirci

Condition

Illustration is quite accurate. The wooden stem with two small elements detached. Inevitable chips in places; the gilding is rubbed on the more exposed areas. The plinth, and probably the top, are of later date. Spectacular carving. Imposing look. Can be displayed in the center of a room.
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