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An Italian carved giltwood console table, Roman late 18th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- giltwood, pine, poplar, marble
- 94cm. high., 155.5cm. wide, 78cm. deep; 3ft. 1in., 5ft. 1¼in., 2ft. 6¾in.
with a later veneered Siena marble top with a red marble border above a frieze centred by a ribbon-tied oval medallion with the mask of Mercury amongst a band of scrolling foliage and flowerheads, each corner with a beaded octagonal panel enclosing a patera, each stop-fluted turned tapering legs headed by a husk draped bucranium terminating in foliate carved feet
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Attractive detail to the carving. The gilding is more golden and slightly less greenish and much more attractive than in the catalogue photograph. The marble top has very minor chips to edge as to be expected and has been restored but this has been well executed. Evidence of old minor woodworm which appears to be no longer active. There are very minor marks, chips and scratches consistent with age and use and minor losses to gilding. One batten is missing beneath the top.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
Alvar González-Palacios, Il patrimonio artistico el Quirinale, i mobili Italiani, Milan, 1996, pp. 198-199.
Alvar González-Palacios, Il patrimonio artistico el Quirinale, i mobili Italiani, Milan, 1996, pp. 198-199.
The form of this table with its elegant tapering legs and symbols reminiscent of Antiquity such as the paterae, bucrania and mask of Mercury brings to mind the console tables at the Quirinale in Rome by the gilder Antonio Landucci, active around 1773, some of which are illustrated by Gonzàlez-Palacios, op. cit. pp. 198-199. Landucci worked for Prince Don Marcantonio Borghese (1730-1800) and made some of the furnishing for Villa Borghese when it was redecorated from around 1774 to around 1782.