19th Century French Louis XV Painted Marble-Top Table

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A sensational Louis XV style painted centre table, made in France towards the end of the 19th century. The table … more A sensational Louis XV style painted centre table, made in France towards the end of the 19th century. The table features a gorgeous breccia marble-top, inset with canted corners that match the base, and smattered with splashes of amethyst and gold. The heavily stylized base is ornamented with detailed motifs including egg and dart, lamb’s tongue, running coin and beaded pearl. It has been painted a warm, buttery cream color and has taken a lovely antique patina. The cabriole legs extend from the canted corners, with foliate embellishments on their knees, and having scrolled feet, circa 1890. less