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Seltenes und prächtiges Paar Konsoltische mit der vollplastischen Darstellung zweier Adler England. In der Art der Entwürfe und Arbeiten von Matthias Lock (ca. 1710-1765), Henry Flitcroft (1697-1769) und William Kent (1685-1748). Kiefer geschnitzt, tlw. vergoldet und in Holzmaser gefasst. Marmorplatte. Rechteckige Sockelplatte mit umlaufendem Mäanderfries, der obere Teil gekehlt, mit alternierenden Akanthusblättern und Kanneluren verziert. An den Kanten je eine vollplastisch gearbeitete Figur eines Adlers mit weit ausgebreiteten Schwingen und geöffnetem Schnabel. Die Mittelkartusche mit Akanthusblättern und Muschelmotiv gestaltet. Die hinteren Stützen in Volutenform mit Akanthusblättern. Die Zarge mit Laufendem Hund Fries und Akanthusblättern. Je 87x147x75cm. Zustand C. Reste originaler Ölvergoldung. Fassung in späterer Zeit übergangen. Marmorplatten fest montiert. Provenienz: Schlossbesitz Rheinland. Literatur: - Edwards, Ralph: The Shorter Dictionary Of English Furniture. London 1964. Typus vgl. S.584 Abb.24 und 27, S.585 Abb.28 und S.587 Abb.36. - Wills, Geoffrey: English Furniture 1550-1760. London 1971. Typus vgl. S.242 Abb 31. - Francis Bamford: A Dictionary of Edinburgh Wrights and Furniture Makers 1660 - 1840. London 1983. Siehe Abb. 24A und 24B. Inspiriert von Alexander Popes Übersetzung Homers Ilias entwarf William Kent den Typus eines Konsoltisches mit vollplastisch gestalteten und reich bewegten Adlerfiguren. Diese Tische, meist als Paare gefertigt, erfreuten sich in den 1740er Jahren in England größter Beliebtheit. Die frühste bekannte Darstellung eines solchen Konsoltisches erschien 1739 auf dem Rechnungskopf des berühmten Edinburgher Ebenisten Francis Brodie. Eine Renaissance erlebten diese Tische im frühen und auch im ausgehenden 19. Jahrhundert. Die beiden englischen Architekten William Kent und Henry Flitcroft standen ganz in der Tradition des Andrea Palladio und waren wichtige Vertreter des Palladianismus im England des 18. Jahrhunderts. Der wichtigste Förderer ihrer Arbeiten war Zeit seines Lebens der Earl of Burlington. Ihre Tätigkeit umfasste nicht nur die Architektur, sondern auch die Landschaftsgestaltung und Innenarchitektur. William Kent entwarf etwa zahlreiche Möbel und Dekorationen für Houghton Hall, Holkham Hall, Rousham House und Hampton Court Palace. Zahlreiche seiner Entwürfe haben sich erhalten und befinden sich u.a. in der Sammlung des Victorian and Albert Museums, London. Mehrere Konsoltische nach Entwürfen von Henry Flitcroft und in der Ausführung Matthias Lock zugeschrieben sind in der Sammlung des Metropolitan Museums, New York Fine, Rare Pair of Console Tables with Eagles Carved in the Round. England. Based on designs and works by Matthias Lock (ca. 1710-1765), Henry Flitcroft (1697-1769) and William Kent (1685-1748). Carved pine, partially gilt and painted to resemble woodgrain. Marble top. Rectangular base with continuous meander frieze, the upper half moulded and decorated with alternating acanthus leaves and fluting. One large eagle with outspread wings and open beak, carved in the round, at each corner. Central cartouche with acanthus and shell motif. Scroll-shaped back supports with acanthus decor. Upper edge with meander frieze and acanthus leaves. Each 87x147x75cm. Condition C. Remains of original oil-gilding. Polychromy has been redone at a later date. Marble top is permanently attached. Provenance: Palace inventory, Rhineland. Literature: - Edwards, Ralph: The Shorter Dictionary Of English Furniture. London 1964. For this type, cf. pg.584 fig.24 and 27, pg.585 fig.28 and pg.587 fig.36. - Wills, Geoffrey: English Furniture 1550-1760. London 1971. For this type, cf. pg.242 fig.31. - Francis Bamford: A Dictionary of Edinburgh Wrights and Furniture Makers 1660 - 1840. London 1983. Cf. fig.24A and 24B. Inspired by Alexander Pope's translation of Homer's Ilias, William Kent designed the prototype of this table with dramatically posed eagles carved in the round. These tables, usually made in pairs, were highly popular in England in the 1740s. The earliest depiction of this kind of console can be found in the header of an invoice prepared in 1739 by the famous Edinburgh-based cabinetmaker Francis Brodie. This design experienced a renaissance in the late 19th century. The English architects William Kent and Henry Flitcroft worked in the tradition of Andrea Palladio and were significant protagonists of the Palladian style in 18th century England. The most important patron of their work was the Earl of Burlington, who supported both of them throughout his life. The two were not only architects, but were also responsible for landscaping and interior decor. For example, William Kent designed numerous pieces of furniture and decorative items for Houghton Hall, Holkham Hall, Rousham House and Hampton Court Palace - many of which are still preserved today and can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Several console tables based on designs by Henry Flitcroft and worked by Matthias Lock and are in the Metropolitan Museum, New York.
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05/18/2013
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