Large 18th/19th Century Italian Renaissance Polychrome Painted Wood Refectory Dining Table

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A magnificent original hand painted late 18th / early 19th century Italian refectory table.

Italy, circa 1800, this one of … Read more A magnificent original hand painted late 18th / early 19th century Italian refectory table.

Italy, circa 1800, this one of a kind masterpiece executed in a rare and most impressive monumental scale, softened by a simplistic light and airy silhouette, featuring a massive nearly 10' x 4' framed four board plank top, such a width is extraordinarily rare for tables of this period which are normally narrow, one can only imagine the palatial Italian villa, castle, or grand hall where nobility once sat at this table.

Decorated in opulent medieval Renaissance period taste, raised on sculptural supports, the solid wood table retains the original gessod polychromed finish, now with beautifully aged distressed mellow chippy paint patina, this spectacular example is sure to add elegant rustic warmth, depth, sophistication, and rich old world historical interest to any space while
becoming the focal point of any home!

PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION:
Property from the Collection of Frederick H. Schrader

Acquired from the above from:
New Orleans Auction Galleries, New Orleans, New Orleans Auction Galleries March Sale: Day 1 of 2, March 16, 2014, lot 2
#260;

Acquired from the above by the current owner, Lynx Hollow Antiques through:
The highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2025 April 17 Sophisticated Palate: Fine & Decorative Arts from the Collection of Frederick H. Schrader, Napa Valley Signature Auction #8210, lot #61006

Dimensions:
30.5 High, 117.5 Long, 46.5 Wide inches
(77.5 x 298.4 x 118.1 cm)

Condition Report*:
Overall great original antique condition. Attractive appearance, with nicely aged patina over the whole, including scattered losses to polychrome & areas of exposed gesso throughout. Minor nicks to edges and splits throughout consistent with nature of the material and wear commensurate with age

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