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Viennese cast iron circular occasional table

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Viennese cast iron circular occasional table
Austrian, c.1900
Height 74cm, width 37cm, depth 37cm

This occasional table is a beautiful piece of cast-iron furniture. Iron furniture of this kind flourished in Europe in 19th-early 20th Century, often referred to as the Industrial Age. This table could be placed in an interior, or in a garden, since iron is a remarkably durable material.

The circular table top has been beautifully cast with bands of low-relief ornament, depicting scrolled, fruiting vines, grotesque masks, ovolo mouldings, and stylised classical busts. At the centre of the ornament is a medallion containing a full-length image of the classical goddess, Fortuna, with her attributes, a cornucopia and ship. The decoration is arranged on multiple levels – the outer band occupies one level, and the second band is recessed, with a slightly raised central medallion. The circular top is raised up on a shaped stem, which is set on three monopodiae supports. Each support features a panther-like head, connected to a serpentine body, which terminates in a single claw-and-ball foot.

More Information

Origin:	Austria
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Iron.
Creation Date:	1900
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	12232
Incollect Reference #:	414817

Dimensions

W.	14.57 in;	H.	29.13 in;	D.	14.57 in;
W.	37 cm;	H.	74 cm;	D.	37 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.