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Property of a Nobleman
An Italian carved giltwood console table, Rome, circa 1750
Auction Closed
July 5, 02:05 PM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property of a Nobleman
An Italian carved giltwood console table, Rome, circa 1750
the serpentine alabastro a pecorella marble top with a cast gilt-bronze border, above a pierced frieze on scrolled legs joined by an x-form stretcher on scrolled feet centered by a protruding dragon, the whole carved with scrolls, rocaille, flowers and foliage
89cm. high, 136cm. wide, 67cm. deep; 2ft. 11in., 4ft. 5½in., 2ft. 2⅜in.
Possibly commissioned by Agostino III Chigi della Rovere, II principe Farnese (1710-1769) or Cardinal Flavio II Chigi (1711-1771);
Thence by descent, probably at Palazzo Chigi, Rome, until 1917;
Eleonora, principessa Chigi della Rovere (1871-1962);
Thence by direct descent to the present owner.