Carved and gilt wood console. Perforated belt with foliated volutes, strongly moved legs joined by an X-shaped crossbar surmounted by a flower, top painted in imitation green marble, Italy, possibly Rome, second half of the 18th century (restorations, minor damage, probably re-decorated) Console en bois sculpté et doré. Ceinture ajourée de volutes feuillagées, pieds fortement galbés reliés par une entretoise en X surmontée d'une fleur, dessus peint à l'imitation d'un marbre vert, Italie, Rome ?, seconde moitié du XVIIIe siècle (restaurations, petits accidents, probablement redorée) H_86 cm L_137 cm D_58 cm

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