An Italian brèche violette veneered marble topped carved giltwood and polychrome laquered console table, Roman, ensuite with the previous lot, mid 18th century

with a serpentine veneered marble top within a gilt-metal border above a frieze centred with a female mask flanked by pierced scrolling foliage, on cabriole legs surmounted by female mask heads and carved with entwined foliage joined by a shaped stretcher with a winged bacchic child satyr

In overall good conserved condition. Beautifully carved. Evidence of old very minor worm which appears to be no longer active. Old very minor marks chips and scratches to gilding commensurate with age and normal usage. Evidence of old minor restorations to the fingers of the right hand of the putto. There has been some very minor retouching to the lacquer and gilding. Some scattered construction cracks which are normal with age and usage generally but these do not detract from the piece. There are old minor restorations to the reverse of the carved sections which have been well executed and are hardly noticeable. There are some old minor restorations to the legs and the rear left leg has a break which will need to be restored.
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This exquisitely carved console table decorated with flowers, leaves and rocaille should be studied in relation to the previous lot which is similarly decorated and was most probably conceived en suite.

The naturalistic elements such as oak leaves, acorns, flowers and trees are a peculiar feature of Roman furniture since the 17th century. Whilst Roman console tables are generally known for their bold sculptural carving and very strong design, this lighter and more fanciful example is a rare survivor of the full blown Roman rococo production of the mid 18th century.

For further information see the footnote to the previous lot.