Lot Essay
Cf. A similar pair of consoles sold in these Rooms, 6 March 1991, lot 49
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A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI WALNUT CONSOLE TABLES
LATE 18TH CENTURY
Each with later rectangular white veined marble top above a conforming beaded frieze centrally carved with a ribbon suspending floral garlands, the sides similarly carved, on circular tapering stop-fluted legs joined by incurved guilloche-carved stretchers centering a classical urn suspending floral garlands on toupie feet (probably formerly gilt, painted, restorations)--33½in. (84cm.) high, 43in. (109cm.)wide, 21½in. (55cm.) deep
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LATE 18TH CENTURY
Each with later rectangular white veined marble top above a conforming beaded frieze centrally carved with a ribbon suspending floral garlands, the sides similarly carved, on circular tapering stop-fluted legs joined by incurved guilloche-carved stretchers centering a classical urn suspending floral garlands on toupie feet (probably formerly gilt, painted, restorations)--33½in. (84cm.) high, 43in. (109cm.)wide, 21½in. (55cm.) deep
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