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Important George II Period Giltwood Console - Sidetable of Immense Proportions

Creator: William Kent (Attributed)
Offered by: Michael Lipitch Ltd

Description
England UK c. 1735.

A truly Important and Magnificent Early Georgian Period Exquisitely Carved Giltwood Sidetable / Console Table of Immense Proportions, retaining almost all of the original gilding with a later dramatically figured Breche Marble Top. A superb example of English Elite Furnishings of the Kentian period which was suitable only for the great country residences in the first quarter of the eighteenth century.

Provenance
Purchased by direct contact with the Ecclesiastical Offices: ie The Church - Baldock Hertfordshire who in the 19th Century received the table from a notable Essex Family.

Literature: See Family History ... "A Chronicle of Small Beer " The Early Victorian Diaries of a Hertfordshire Brewer.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Wood, Gold Leaf, Marble.
Condition:	Excellent state of repair, retaining the original brilliant gold leaf with minor refreshing. Wear and tear as is commensurate with the age and stable repair to two claw feet due to wear and tear.
Creation Date:	1735
Styles / Movements:	George II
Incollect Reference #:	327776

Dimensions

W.	64.57 in;	H.	34.25 in;	D.	44.49 in;
W.	164.01 cm;	H.	87 cm;	D.	113 cm;

Message from Seller:

Michael Lipitch established his antiques business in 1960. However, the family name “Lipitch” has been synonymous with the antiques profession for one hundred years. The company aims to provide collectors, museums and designers an opportunity to utilise the experience of an established expert in 17th, 18th & 19th century antiques. All pieces are personally selected by Michael, with authenticity, provenance, rarity, original colour and patination being of upmost importance.