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An Italian verre eglomisé ebonised and parcel-gilt side table, early 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Giltwood, Glass, Oak, Painted, Pine
- 78cm. high, 86cm. wide, 46cm. deep; 2ft. 6¾in., 2ft. 10in., 1ft. 6in.
the rectangular top with ribbon-carved borders and paterae to the corners, with a painted inset glass top decorated with classical medallions, the frieze with conforming panels with classical figures, on leaf carved turned tapering legs
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Some minor rubbing to the gilding in places to the red bole as visible in the photograph and some very minor chips to the gilding. The colour of the panel on the right side appears to be slightly lighter than the rest as there has been some degradation of the background. There is a section chipped off the from of the front left leg. The decoration and gilding has been refreshed.
"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:
Enrico Colle, Il Mobile Neoclassico in Italia, Arredi e Decorazioni d'Interni Dal 1775 al 1800, Milan, 2005, pp. 128-129, no. 23, illustrates a related painted glass and faux porphyry dressing table signed Giuseppe Giampedi fecit l'anno 1801 in Roma, sold in these Rooms, lot 161, 15th December 1999, (£28,750). It is painted on the sides with neo-classical scenes and the top with Narcissus.
Enrico Colle, Il Mobile Neoclassico in Italia, Arredi e Decorazioni d'Interni Dal 1775 al 1800, Milan, 2005, pp. 128-129, no. 23, illustrates a related painted glass and faux porphyry dressing table signed Giuseppe Giampedi fecit l'anno 1801 in Roma, sold in these Rooms, lot 161, 15th December 1999, (£28,750). It is painted on the sides with neo-classical scenes and the top with Narcissus.
Furniture decorated with glass has existed since the Ancient Egyptians and the taste for it has filtered down through the centuries reaching its apogee in the late 18th century.