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Italian Carved and Giltwood Neoclassical Console Table, c.1790

Offered by: Robert Morrissey Antiques & Fine Art

Description
Fine Italian carved and giltwood neoclassical console table, the original marble top (Spanish brocatello) over the apron with a center medallion mounted with a large floral boss and bellflower swags; the inset panels with applied leaves, scrolls and birds; the round tapering legs with leaf capitals and stop-fluting with carved bellflower.

Brocatello comes from Spain. Found in shades of violet and gold, it was named after 'brocade', the luxurious silk fabric with gold thread. Popular throughout Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, it was used on some of the finest furniture and fireplaces of the time, including those at Versailles.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Wood, Marble, Gilding
Condition:	Good. The marble has a gorgeous, soft patina with no breaks or repairs- only a few chips along the back edge. A few of the inset carvings have been replaced.
Creation Date:	1790
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Book References:	Jacques Dubarry de Lassale, "Identifying Marble" (Turin, Italy:Editions H. Vial, 2000) 162. Monica T. Price, "The Sourcebook of Decorative Stone" (Buffalo, New York: Firefly Books, Inc, 2007) 164-165.
Dealer Reference #:	1-7073468
Incollect Reference #:	266438

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Robert Morrissey Antiques & Fine Art, established in 1948, specializes in period European furniture, modern design, and an extensive selection of paintings and sculpture. Contact us at 314.644.7066 or robert@robertmorrissey.com to explore our curated collection.

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