European Furniture and Decorative Arts

Overall sturdy and ready to place condition, but some of the gesso and gilding cracking or fragile on the legs. Areas of chipped gesso exposing the wood underneath. Redecorated. Later cross strut added to the underside in the 19th or 20th century. The lions' nose with restoration to its tip and one of his cheeks. The marble top is intact without repairs but is veneered in segments from its original construction. Negligible chips at edges. Additional images are available upon request.

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