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Pair of Neoclassical style gilt bronze mounted French consoles

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of Neoclassical style gilt bronze mounted French consoles
French, 19th Century
Height 90cm, width 130cm, depth 51cm

This pair of consoles is crafted from gilt bronze and marble mounted hardwood in the refined Louis XVI style. Each console is surmounted by a white marble top, the top edged by a pierced gilt bronze gallery. The apron below contains one large central drawer and a flanking spring-loaded drawer to each of the two curved sides. The top is supported by a backboard and four fluted shafts above the lower shelf, which in turn is raised by four tapered legs culminating in gilt bronze feet. Each console is mounted with superb gilt bronze elements, ranging from the galleries to the escutcheons.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Marble, ormolu, wood.
Styles / Movements:	Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	15026
Incollect Reference #:	394800

Dimensions

W.	51.18 in;	H.	35.43 in;	D.	20.08 in;
W.	130 cm;	H.	90 cm;	D.	51 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.