A pair of large Italian Neoclassical giltwood console tables with marble tops one late 18th century, one of a later date

The earlier piece slightly affected by woodworm. Both pieces with losses to gesso and to gilding, and with some age cracks. Rubbing and surface dirt to gilding of both pieces, the older piece with some regilding in some areas. Both pieces with age cracks, with the earlier piece showing more wear consistent with age. The more recent table with small losses to carving. The older piece reinforced in corners. Both marble tops with some chips, with the earlier piece lacking larger pieces, as consistent with age.
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