A German carved and painted centre table, circa 1740
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September 23, 12:25 PM GMT
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30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
white painted and later painted to imitate marble, decorated with large foliage, flowers, and central masks motif, resting on cabriole legs; the associated top banded with red marble veneered with Sicilian yellow jasper
Haut. 94 cm, larg. 204 cm, prof. 91 cm ; Height 37 in, width 80 ³⁄₈ in, depth 35 ⁷⁄₈ in
This impressive centre table presents an unusual interpretation of Rococo, distinguished by a characteristic German flair and inventive design. The central mask echoes a console table designed by Johann Michael Hoppenhaupt II (see Kreisel, Die Kunnst des deutschen Möbels, 1970, pl. 731), who served as Directeur des Ornements for Frederick the Great of Prussia.
The carving is less crisp than one might expect from courtly circles, suggesting regional influences—particularly from southern Germany, evident in the use of white-painted furniture. It is likely that the table was originally entirely white, with the faux marble decoration added later to match the spectacular Sicilian yellow jasper top, resulting on a striking and decorative example.
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