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1135 - Napoleon III Giltwood Console Table with Marble Top, French …
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Estimate €5,000 - €8,000
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Napoleon III Giltwood Console Table with Marble Top, French School, 19th Century Carved and gilt wood, marble. Dimensions: 74 cm high x 122 cm wide x 68 cm deep. An elegant console table designed as a refined decorative and functional piece, characterised by a richly carved giltwood structure displaying an abundant repertoire of classical ornamentation, including floral garlands, scrollwork foliage and oval medallions arranged in a balanced and symmetrical composition along the frieze. The console rests on fluted legs inspired by classical architecture; their vertical rhythm reinforces the stately proportions of the piece, and they are connected by finely carved cross-bars centred on a sculptural motif that adds visual weight and decorative emphasis. The original white veined marble top crowns the structure with understated elegance, creating a harmonious contrast with the warmth and luminosity of the gilded surface. The quality of the carving, the sharp definition of the reliefs and the nuanced patina of the gilding attest to the high level of craftsmanship associated with French luxury furniture production during the Second Empire. Exemplifying the Napoleon III aesthetic, in which classical forms are reinterpreted through an opulent and eclectic decorative language, this console table stands as a representative work of mid-19th-century French cabinetmaking, distinguished by its architectural presence, decorative richness and enduring visual appeal.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION – FINE ART, OLD MASTERS AND JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/15/2026 at 3:00 PM
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