Office Desk Antique . An exceptional large 18th century serpentine front and
sides molded table console Desk 1700 -1799 With original Hand Painted Faux
porphyry . The artist initiating with Excellence the Porphyry Stone which is a
rare purple-red stone that was highly prized in antiquity for its distinct
color and because purple was considered the imperial color, porphyry was
regarded as royal , thus the Painter used his pallet to recreate the look of
that Rare stone on this hand Carved beauty . A shaped pierced Frieze and ending
in Scrolled Feet. This table can serve as a console in an entryway to place a
bust and lamps and garniture . characterized by curved forms , lightness , comfort
and incredible Carved details with unparalleled skill of the Artist on this
Grand piece of Art
Ornate and exuberant decoration , in the fashion called
rocaille with an abundance of curves , counter-curves , undulations and
elements modeled in nature . Even though The rocaille decoration is apparent
yet it shows more discreet and restrained on this incredible table, simply due
to the good taste and the sensitivity of the carver and the colorist who worked
on it . Giltwood with red and Soft blue
green colors hand painted . Antique Dealer West Hollywood Melrose Ave La
Cienega Blvd . The Colors of this Console Table are outstanding and original Exquisitely
detailed with various cartouches ,Foliage with all Four elegant cabriole legs
adorned with an abundance of rocailles motifs . No need to be connected to a
wall since it could be free standing . Graceful and Majestic silhouette with beautiful
patina . As a focal point in a Modern Midcentury Home or Old world Charm, this
table is very versatile. If one to use it as a free standing desk, we know
artists that could work on the “ Trompe l’oeil “
It’s the perfect Console
for a grand bedroom or a great library or a foyer . this type of furniture were
made for a palazzo and grand Villa . Venice, Italian Venezia city, major
seaport , and capital of both the provincia (province) of Venezia and the
regione (region) of Veneto, northern Italy. An island city, it was once the
centre of a maritime republic. It was the greatest seaport in late medieval
Europe and the continent’s commercial and cultural link with Asia. Venice is
unique architecturally and historically and in its days as a republic the city
was styled la serenissima (“the most serene” or “sublime”). The luminous
spectacle of ornate marbled and frescoed palaces and domes reflected in the
sparkling waters of the lagoon under a blue Adriatic sky has been painted and imitated
in the furniture and art .
