A PAIR OF SOUTH-ITALIAN BROWN-PAINTED, PARCEL-GILT AND TORTOISESHELL CONSOLE TABLES

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A PAIR OF SOUTH-ITALIAN BROWN-PAINTED, PARCEL-GILT AND TORTOISESHELL CONSOLE TABLES

BASICALLY LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY SICILIAN

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A PAIR OF SOUTH-ITALIAN BROWN-PAINTED, PARCEL-GILT AND TORTOISESHELL CONSOLE TABLES
Basically late 17th/early 18th Century, possibly Sicilian
Each with rectangular tortoiseshell top, on boldly scrolling legs joined by floral garlands and stretchers, redecorated, the tops possibly associated
36¾ in. (93 cm.) wide; 29 in. (74 cm.) high; 23½ in. (60 cm.) deep (2)

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Lot Essay

The boldly carved scrolling ornament of these striking tables, which may originally have been stands, is typical of the vigorous work of Sicilian carvers at the end of the 17th century. Related Sicilian tables and stands are illustrated in E. Colle, Il Mobile Barocco in Italia, Milan, 2000, pp. 40-3.

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