Lot 38
  • 38

A pair of Italian lacquered and carved giltwood console tables, Roman, second quarter 18th century

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • pine, poplar, walnut
  • one 92cm. high 108cm. wide 47cm. deep., the other 90cm. high 109cm. wide 47cm. deep; 3ft. ¼in., 3ft. 6½in., 1ft. 6½in., 2ft. 11½in., 3ft.7in., 1ft. 6½in.
each with a serpentine painted top simulating breccia green marble above a scrolled foliate carved frieze, the stem in the form of a stylised scallopshell above an acanthus spray flanked by scrolls on a shaped plinth base

Condition

In overall good conserved condition. There are horizontal construction cracks in the tops and some minor chips to the decoration which is not too noticeable and can be left. Some scattered age cracks generally and old restorations especially to the scallopshell on one table and cracks in the base as visible from the catalogue photograph which would benefit from being filled. On the other table there is an old restored break to the frieze and a crack in the base which would benefit from some minor attention. Some retouching to the decoration.
"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

The attribution for this unusual pair of console tables to Rome is due to the very boldly carved scrolling frieze so reminiscent of Roman console tables of the late 17th and early 18th century. The stylised scallopshell is a decorative motif often used on baroque Roman as well as Genoese furniture and it is well documented that there was an exchange of ideas between Roman and Genoese carvers.