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Rare Baroque Painted Side Table in the Chinese Taste, Spain

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
An exquisite and rare, circa 1700, Asian-influenced Spanish Baroque period side or tea table having original painted 'finishes' on rectangular top surmounting recessed flat frieze above flared front apron and shaped side aprons continuing into graceful cabriole legs ending in trefid feet all connected by an 'H' form turned stretcher. At some point in the 18th century, the table was used as a desk as evidenced by the missing 'back' apron and foot wear on the turned stretcher. The influence this table exhibits is extremely important in European furniture history, as this very form was borrowed from the Spanish and Portuguese by the English (through the Dutch) to become the "Queen Anne Style". A truly elegant and important piece rarely seen.

More Information

Origin:	Spain
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Carved, painted wood
Condition:	Unrestored. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Presents beautifully.
Creation Date:	circa 1700
Styles / Movements:	Baroque, Asian, Queen Anne
Incollect Reference #:	272183

Dimensions

W.	34.38 in;	H.	30 in;	D.	20 in;
W.	87.33 cm;	H.	76.2 cm;	D.	50.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, the company, founded in late 2012, is by appointment in the historic Hudson Valley of upstate New York specializing in exceptional fine and decorative art from eastern to western, ancient to current; with a focus on the unique and timeless. The curated inventory is ever-changing and discriminately chosen by the founder and owner Randal Dawkins. Having a passion for fine objects and design from an early age, Mr. Dawkins graduated in 2004 from Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.

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