Antiques
Fine furniture from iconic l'Enfant Gallery: A French-Italian marble-top Console
- Item Number
- 151
- Estimated Value
- 850 USD
- Opening Bid
- 400 USD
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to TRICOLORE COMMITTEE (tax ID 522095542) on behalf of the winner.
Item Description
A ROUND DIRECTOIRE FRENCH-ITALIAN MARBLE-TOP CONSOLE
Are you searching for a touch of elegance to transform your living space? Look no further than this small neo-classical Directoire-era table, adorned with a beautiful Italian green marble top. Around 1870.
Crafted with care and attention to detail, this lovely table boasts the allure of French Directoire design, characterized by clean lines, graceful curves, and a harmonious balance of form and function. Its resplendent Italian green marble top showcases the natural beauty of the stone with its unique veining and exquisite color variations. This surface can provide an elegant platform for displaying cherished objects.
The table is in pretty good condition, although it could benefit from minor repairs to strengthen the structure and enhance its stability. Yet, it will stand confidently for years to come.
Note: This item is located at the Maison Francaise, Embassy of France, Washington DC, where it can be picked up in person. The shipping costs of the piece are the responsibility of the Purchaser. It ought to be picked up or shipped by August 15, 2023.
Item Special Note
About L'Enfant Gallery of Georgetown
L’Enfant Gallery of Georgetown is offering $12,000 of prestigious antique furniture from their collection. Peter Colasante has been in business for 50 years and has pieces from Presidential collections and historic Georgetown families. As part of his 50th anniversary he is now focusing on his painting collection and so has kindly offered several pieces of furniture to our auction.
See them:
on Instagram @lenfantgalleryofgeorgetown;
on their website: https://www.trocadero.com/stores/lenfantgallery/ ;
or in the news: https://georgetowner.com/articles/2016/02/18/sense-rich-surprise-lenfant-gallery/ .
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