An Italian Baroque carved walnut console table Piedmont, second quarter 18th century

Sotheby's London, July 3, 2007, lot 31

Intricate carving; great presence. Later marble with a restored crack and now supported with an additional panel to the underside. One of the back legs with a restored break. Some small later blocks and supports have been added to the underside and back rail. Some small restorations to the stretcher but sound. Minor old wood worm damage.
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The rich carving on this console table is a trademark of Piedmontese carving in the second quarter of the 18th century. Piedmontese craftsmen were inspired by French Régence models. Another console illustrated in V. Viale, Mostra del Baroco Piemontese, 1961, pl. 81, features a similar elaborately shaped x-form stretcher and hoof feet. A pair of Turinese armchairs with similar legs from the Alberto Bruni Tedeschi collection were sold Sotheby's London, March 21, 2007, lot 16.