Live Auction 2835European Noble and Private Collections
A PAIR OF AUSTRIAN GRAINED WOOD CONSOLE TABLES
Lot 368 THE PROPERTY OF AN AUSTRIAN NOBLE FAMILY

A PAIR OF AUSTRIAN GRAINED WOOD CONSOLE TABLES

EARLY 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY VIENNA

Closed16 December 2009

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EUR 25,000

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A PAIR OF AUSTRIAN GRAINED WOOD CONSOLE TABLES
EARLY 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY VIENNA
Each with a 19th century moulded rectangular frieze, on foliate-carved S-scrolled supports, joined by S-shaped stretchers, centring on a platform surmounted by a putto, originally gilt, one with associated marble top, the other with later top
85 cm. high x 152 cm. wide x 75 cm. deep 83 cm. high x 154 cm. wide x 77 cm. deep (2)

Specialist note

These tables with their strong sculptural legs and stretchers are much indebted to the Italian Baroque style of furniture with its abundant carved ornament. This style was introduced to Austria by Italian craftsmen and sculptors in the early 18th century.