Highly Decorative 19th Century North Italian Table Top in the Renaissance Style

19th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A highly decorative large 19th century (circa 1870) North Italian table top in the Renaissance style in the manner of Giovanni Battista Gatti (1816-1889) who was influenced by the 16th century maker Iacobus Fiamengo.

This pine table top is veneered in ebony with profuse inlaid ivory or bone decoration consisting of a central inlaid oval panel of a female in her chariot, possibly the Goddess Aurora the Goddess of dawn, surrounded by putti with inlaid foliate and bird designs, to either side inlaid panels of figures also surrounded with inlaid putti and foliate decoration leading to a border of inlaid panels of foliate decoration with outer moulded edge.

Giovanni Battista Gatti was a cabinetmaker during the 19th century working in Florence, Rome and Faenza specialising in the techniques popular in the Renaissance particularly the use of inlaid ivory, bone and shell to ebony or other darker woods, he was no doubt influenced by Iacobus Fiamengo who produced many such works.

We would suggest using this as a superbly decorative wall hanging, we can attach fixings to the reverse of the top if necessary.

This table top is in good condition for age with some old repairs, it is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size (as table top):

H: 0.75'' / 2cm

W: 49'' / 4124.5cm

D: 29'' / 73.5cm

Size (as wall hanging):

H: 29'' / 73.5cm

W: 49'' / 124.5cm

D: 0.75'' / 2cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

2cm (0.79")

Width

124.5cm (49.02")

Depth

73.5cm (28.94")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA774630

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS1229

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

fig 1. Highly decorative 19th century North Italian table top in the Renaissance style — fig 1. Highly Decorative 19th Century North Italian Table Top in the Renaissance Style

This pine table top is veneered in ebony with profuse inlaid ivory or bone decoration consisting of a central inlaid oval panel of a female in her chariot, possibly the Goddess Aurora the Goddess of dawn, surrounded by putti with inlaid foliate and bird designs, to either side inlaid panels of figures also surrounded with inlaid putti and foliate decoration leading to a border of inlaid panels of foliate decoration with outer moulded edge.

fig 2. Highly decorative 19th century North Italian table top in the Renaissance style — fig 2. Highly Decorative 19th Century North Italian Table Top in the Renaissance Style

Giovanni Battista Gatti was a cabinetmaker during the 19th century working in Florence, Rome and Faenza specialising in the techniques popular in the Renaissance particularly the use of inlaid ivory, bone and shell to ebony or other darker woods, he was no doubt influenced by Iacobus Fiamengo who produced many such works.