A German red and white painted carved giltwood centre table, probably Munich, in the manner of Josef Effner (1682-1745) circa 1730

with a later mottled peach, grey and white marble rectangular top above a foliate carved frieze and boldly scrolled satyr headed legs joined by an x-form stretcher centred by patera on hoof feet; decoration refreshed, back frieze replaced

Inventory of L. Bernheimer, at Palais Bernheimer, Lenbachplatz, Munich.

In overall good conserved condition. Old very minor marks and miniscule chips to the later marble top which are hardly noticeable. The wooden moulded edge beneath the marble top is later, as is the rear frieze as stated in the catalogue, leading to the supposition that the table was possibly formely a console table. There are some old very minor chips to the marble top. There are some hariline constrution cracks at the joints which are normal and can be left. The front left of foot as a restored break. Old very minor marks and miniscule chips to the carving which are not too noticeable.
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Inspired by Régence style, this imposing table reveals the influence of the French education received by the Bavarian court architect Joseph Effner (1687-1745). After his training in Paris with Germain de Boffrand (1667-1754), he was appointed Oberhofbaumeister in 1720 and thus responsible for all major ducal projects of architecture and interior decoration. His style was highly influential throughout South Germany and parts of Austria and motifs such as the use of satyr masks as well as white ground surface combined with parcel-gilt carved elements became idiosyncratic of Bavarian furniture.