An Important George III Painted and Partial Gilt Demi Lune Table in the Manner of Robert Adam Having Painted Decoration Attributed To Pergolesi and Cipriani
CIRCA 1780
Height: 33" Width: 59.5" Depth: 22"
Inventory Number 5622-97
Price
$140,000
Description
The semi-elliptical top with molded edge, gold and claret colored anthemion border centering medallions most likely painted by Michael Angelo Pergolesi, depicting a mythological figure of a man holding a globe with a goat seated at his feet, representing Capricorn; the oval panel supported by winged grottesche and flanked by round scenes of putti in idealized landscapes; the medallions enclosed by classical decorative motifs including bellflower swags, laurel wreaths and urns, all set on a cream ground; the frieze of conforming design and decoration, above square tapering legs painted with elongated swags, terminating in block gilt feet.
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