Large Console L178cm, Lacquered And Gilded Wood With Mecca, Early 18th Century
Large Louis XV console in lacquered wood with mecca gilding, faux-marble painted top and rich spacer.
Mecca gilding is an Italian gilding technique: a silver leaf is applied to the wood, followed by gilding, the recipe for which was carefully guarded by the workshops, for a finish with the look and preciousness of gold leaf.
Once known as the "gilding of the poor", mecca-gilded furniture is now highly sought-after: the oxidation of the silver adds an elegant, refined nuance.
Italian console from the early 18th century, relacquered, and showing wear from use, some missing parts (gilding and wood), stripes on top, and old restorations
Height 99 cm
178 x 75 cm
Mecca gilding is an Italian gilding technique: a silver leaf is applied to the wood, followed by gilding, the recipe for which was carefully guarded by the workshops, for a finish with the look and preciousness of gold leaf.
Once known as the "gilding of the poor", mecca-gilded furniture is now highly sought-after: the oxidation of the silver adds an elegant, refined nuance.
Italian console from the early 18th century, relacquered, and showing wear from use, some missing parts (gilding and wood), stripes on top, and old restorations
Height 99 cm
178 x 75 cm
2 350 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Painted wood
Width: 178
Height: 99
Depth: 75
Reference (ID): 1770571
Availability: In stock
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