PIEDMONTESE MECCA CONSOLE

An early 18th century Piedmontese console. Carved wood with gesso and mecca silver leaf gilding. Mecca was a popular technique starting in the 17th century, where coloured varnish was applied over silver leaf. Naive faux marble top with gesso losses. Italy, 18th century.

H 760mm, W 1090mm, D 460mm

 

$5,200.00