19th Century Italian Roman Grand Neo-Classical Solid Marble Table With Architectural Turned Columns & Inlaid Marble Slab

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A rare and most impressive antique Italian Neoclassical Grand Tour Rosso & Carrera solid marble table.

Italy, 19th century, almost … Read more A rare and most impressive antique Italian Neoclassical Grand Tour Rosso & Carrera solid marble table.

Italy, 19th century, almost certainly Rome, exceptionally executed in timeless Greco-Roman classical style, with inspiration from important Roman Catholic church tabernacle stands and altar tables, having a distinctive sculptural silhouette, featuring a long thick rectangular white Carrara marble top with molded edge, inset with three highly polished Rosso Levanto marble panels, each showcasing deep reddish hues and striking interweaving glossy white veining, creating a bold yet harmonious contrast and stunning visual display; rising on chunky architectural turned column-form leg supports in iconic white Carrara marble with subtle light gray veining, terminating in square rosso levanto base block feet.

Almost certainly a custom made one-of-a-kind work, commissioned by someone with great means, such as aristocratic nobility, wealthy elite, Catholic church, or perhaps it was exported to a foreign royal.

Dimensions: (approx)
31" High, 72" Wide, 35" Deep

Having the ideal large size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a dining table, library table, writing desk, monumental console - center table, or placed in a palatial foyer as a stunning entry statement piece!

Provenance / Acquisition:
From a prominent Dallas, Texas private estate

Acquired from the reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.

Condition:
A superb museum quality example, overall
the table is in outstanding shape.
Great antique condition, with attractive appearance, it presents well, with nicely aged patina and brilliant lustrous sheen. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Wear commensurate with age and use, including one support fully intact with evidence of past restoration. Nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality but only adds to the sophisticated antique character, charm, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over long periods of time!

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