An Important George II Mahogany Side Table in the Roman Revival Taste

CIRCA 1740

Width 50” (128cm) Height 30” (76cm) Depth 26 ½” (67.5cm)

With a substantial antique Verde Antico fossil top above a Vitruvian scroll carved frieze bordered by a ribbon moulding with a leaf scroll and lambrequin carved apron, on powerful acanthus carved cabriole legs terminating on lions’ paw feet.

Provenance: Acquired from Pelham Galleries London June 23rd 1977

This handsome side table, of exceptionally robust and sculptural character, belongs to the sophisticated Roman Revival furniture produced during the early years of the George II period. The boldly articulated apron, enriched with exuberant foliate and lambrequin carving is centred by a finely carved Vitruvian scroll frieze, reflecting the classical vocabulary championed by the 3rd Earl of Burlington and developed with particular theatricality by his protégé, the celebrated architect, William Kent (1685-1748),