LARGE REGENCY PERIOD CONSOLE TABLE WITH FAUN HEADS carved and gilded wood. The openwork belt is decorated in the centre with a mask of a smiling faun's head surmounted by the body of a lion, a reference to the famous mask of Hercules in Greek mythology, with the difference that on this console the head has pointed ears typical of fauns and satyrs. Here, the joyful, giggling faces are more typical of fauns, legendary creatures from Roman mythology, than of the more severe Greek satyrs. It also features four faun heads at the top of each of the curved and counter-curved legs, each ending in a lion's head, thus repeating the theme of the lion's body, under a very pronounced scroll, topped with acanthus leaves. Another distinctive feature of this splendid console table with four beautifully curved legs is the large mask of a faun, cackling and sticking out his tongue, topped with feathers in the centre of the X-shaped brace and surrounded by four heads of fantastic animals with open mouths and powerful teeth. Most of the gilding is original, as is the old yellow, while the gilding has been enhanced. It is topped with a Pyrenean red marble corbin beak top. (Some minor damage and missing pieces, gilding and patina) A console table with fauna heads, Regency period, 18th century HEIGHT 80.50 - WIDTH 166 - PROF. 75 CM - H. 31,7 - W. 65,4 - D. 29,5 IN. CONDITION REPORT : Largely period reback, most of the aftermath is old, the surface gilded and patinated. The console has been restored and the restoration is in good condition despite a few small chips and wear. Most of the restoration is original, most of the fittings are old, and the surface has been regilded and given a patina. The console has been restored and is in good condition despite some minor wear and tear.