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792 - Wainscoting table in carved and gilded walnut with a crowned…
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Estimate €5,500 - €8,000
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Wainscoting table in carved and gilded walnut with a crowned double-headed eagle and a top of yellow Sicilian marble, Italian School, 19th century Carved and gilded walnut with a yellow Sicilian marble top. Dimensions: 100 x 166 x 46 cm. An imposing 19th-century Italian wainscoting table, designed with a robust structure and a rectangular marble top resting on a richly ornamented frame. The front is adorned with a high-relief carving of a crowned double-headed eagle – an imperial symbol of power and authority – accompanied by vegetal scrolls that lend dynamism and depth to the ensemble. The carved elements, enhanced by gilding, create a striking visual impact, emphasising the magnificence of the design. The spirally turned legs, joined by crossbars, provide structural solidity and aesthetic balance. The quality of the carving is evident in the detailed plumage of the eagles and the fluidity of the scrolls, whilst the contrast between the warm walnut and the gilding highlights the ornamental richness. The use of Sicilian marble not only lends an air of nobility but also provides a chromatic counterpoint that elevates the piece to the status of a prestigious piece of furniture. This piece forms part of the 19th-century Italian decorative tradition, which combines Baroque influences reinterpreted in a historicist style characteristic of the period, emphasising ornamental splendour and symbolic significance. It is in good condition for its age, with a patina and slight signs of ageing that enhance its historical authenticity.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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