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Louis XVI Period Marble Topped French Neoclassical Console Table, 18th Century

About the Item

A fine serpentine carved oak wall mounted console, ca. 1780, with an open frieze, and a boldly carved pendant laurel swag going around front and sides. Carved stiles are inswept to buttress against the wall, at the acanthus carved terminal. The top appears to be original and is a fine piece of dark grey fossil marble, with notable fossil features. From the distinguished collection of Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl (1903-2011) who’s namesake was her aunt, Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough. Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl’s heritage was colorful and prominent not just on her father’s Vanderbilt side, but also on her mother, Virginia Fairs’ side, with a fortune in her own right as an heiress of the Comstock Lode. H: console is 30”, adjustable higher, as desired
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 39.25 in (99.7 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Carving stabilized as needed. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Free Union, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8977237242222
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