- 646
An Italian Neoclassical rosewood, amaranth, fruitwood and marquetry games table in the manner of Giovanni Maggiolini Lombardy, late 18th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- rosewood, amaranth, fruitwood
- height 31 1/2 in.; square 32 1/4 in.
- 80 cm; 82 cm
Provenance
Alberto Subert, Milan
Condition
Some warpage to top. Age cracks with some minor separation. Minor patches and restorations. Some minor chips or losses to sides and corners. Later baize lining. Large age crack to interior which is decorated with paper.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The carefully ordered geometric design of the top, with a richly figured central circle framed by floral marquetry corners, relates to a group of similar games tables executed by Maggiolini's workshop for the Napoleonic court at the Palazzo Reale in Milan (see Giuseppe Beretti, Giuseppe Maggiolini, Milan, 1994, pp. 194-5). The composition is related to a games table in the The Collection of Applied Arts, Milan, illustrated ibid., fig. 226.
Maggiolini worked extensively for the Milanese court and for the aristocracy of Northern Italy. His many projects included the furnishing of the Palazzo Ducale in Milan, the Villa Reale in Monza and the Palazzo Ducale in Mantova.
Maggiolini worked extensively for the Milanese court and for the aristocracy of Northern Italy. His many projects included the furnishing of the Palazzo Ducale in Milan, the Villa Reale in Monza and the Palazzo Ducale in Mantova.