19th Century French Carved Walnut Mirrored Back Pier Table

Description

Antique French carved walnut mirrored back console - pier table.

France, 19th century, Neoclassical inspired Empire taste, architectural mantle form, … more Antique French carved walnut mirrored back console - pier table.

France, 19th century, Neoclassical inspired Empire taste, architectural mantle form, quality dovetailed solid wood construction, retaining the original rectangular rouge marble top with dramatic veining, over relief carved frieze with beaded trim, mirror back, four turned fluted supports with intricate acanthus carvings, rising on plinth base.

Provenance:
The estate of the late T. Boone Pickens (1928-2019). An iconic Texas and Oklahoma oil tycoon, American business magnate, billionaire, financier, and philanthropist.

Acquisition:
J. Garrett Auctioneers, Dallas, Texas, had the pleasure of presenting Pickens' collection of 18th and 19th Century furnishings and accessories.

The breadth of T. Boone Pickens' career is impressive. He built one of the largest independent natural gas oil companies in the United States and flourished as an entrepreneur thereafter, generating hundreds of billions of dollars in the process. Among his lengthy accolades, Time magazine has identified him one of its "100 Most Influential People", Financial World named him "CEO of the Decade" in 1989, and Oil and Gas Investor identified him as one of the "100 Most Influential People of the Petroleum Century."

Dimensions: (approx)
38.75 Tall, 51.5" Wide, 17.25 Deep

Condition:
Great original unrestored antique condition with nicely aged warm rich dark patina. Wear consistent with age and use, including scattered nicks and scratches, minor dark age spots - silver loss to mirror plate. Structurally sound. Presents splendidly.

Delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! less