ITALIAN NEOCLASSICAL CONSOLE TABLE In carved wood, polychrome lacquered, painted in imitation of marble and partly gilded, the top in wood painted in imitation of Aleppo breccia marble revealing an interior compartment, the belt decorated with a satyr mask flanked by a frieze of laurel leaves, supported by two uprights decorated with women draped in the antique style seated on a platform; small accidents and missing parts. H. 89 cm (35 in.) l. 128 cm (50 ½ in.) P. 63 cm (24 ¾ in.) An Italian Neoclassical parcel-gilt, polychrome lacquered and faux marble-painted console table This console has a highly inventive design, typical of Lombardy production in the first quarter of the 19th century. Craftsmen working in Milan and the surrounding region were noted for their taste for anthropomorphic bases, often in the form of female figures, caryatids or genii. They also mastered the art of trompe-l'œil, creating impressive material effects using paint and gilding to simulate bronze, marble or other noble materials, which reinforces the sculptural character of their works. *Information for buyers: The auction is exclusive of VAT. VAT at the reduced rate of 5.5% applies to the auction. This VAT is recoverable for French professionals. It is refundable for a buyer from outside the EU on presentation of proof of export from the EU or for a professional buyer providing proof of an intra-Community VAT number and a document proving delivery in the Member State. *Information to the buyers : The hammer price and premium will be VAT excluded. 5.5% VAT will be added to the hammer price and premium. Upon request, this VAT can be refunded to the purchaser on presentation of written proof of exportation outside EU, or to the EU purchaser who will submit his intracommunity VAT number and a proof of shipment to an EU country.