18th Century Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Trestle-Base Center Table

Description

Featuring a marquetry inlaid top with wolf figural inlays in each corner, the rectangular top is divided into smaller rectangular … more Featuring a marquetry inlaid top with wolf figural inlays in each corner, the rectangular top is divided into smaller rectangular spaces decorated with vine-and-foliage displays executed in a lighter fruitwood over the solid walnut top with an integral thumb-molded edge. A pair of battens dovetail beneath the top, allowing it to expand and contract without risk to the wood. The table is raised over a scroll-cut trestle base with pegged tenon-mortise construction throughout, the medial bar and angular supports later replacements.

Measurements: 29 3/4" H x 23 1/8" D x 45 5/8" W

Condition Report:
Numerous spots of loss to inlay in the top as well as several later marquetry veneers. Inactive pest damage. Three toes were replaced. Medial stretchers and angular upright braces are replaced - these are likely 19th century and perhaps constituted from another piece, noting the filled holes along the top edge; rounded undersides of medial stretchers are later applications. Old shrinkage splits in the battens (beneath table top).
Damage to the joinery is shown in the pictures. less