Pair of George III-style Painted Giltwood Consoles

Description:

Pair of George III-style Painted Giltwood Consoles, demilune-shape with inlaid satinwood band, each top with a polychrome stylized fan motif and floral garland swags, and a frieze of floral vinework, supported by five gilded and turned legs tapering into collared feet, ht. 35 3/8, wd. 72, dp. 22 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Painted surface probably later, with scattered minor losses and craquelure. Each table with small patch to one back corner, minor nicked losses to gilded frieze/legs, and scattered professional restorations throughout (including possible repairs and over-gilding to legs, repaired cracks to frieze, joints with new brackets, etc.) One table with back left leg shorter than others (does not reach ground).


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