Antiques M.S. Rau | Marble Specimen Console Table

This Majestic Neoclassical Console Table Is Distinguished By Its Incredible Pietre Dure Marble Specimen Top, Exemplary Of The Grand Architectural Marble Pieces That Were Popular Amongst The Upper Classes During The Late 18Th And Early 19Th Centuries In Europe. An Exceptional Relic Of Natural History, The Tabletop, Created Circa 1840, Bears 72 Samples Of Rare Italian Marbles And Hardstones. The Stones Are Arranged In A Grid Pattern With A Key Around The Border, Meaning These Slabs Likely Originally Belonged To A Marble Dealer To Help Select Marble Inventory.

The Base, Added Later To Showcase The Fascinating Tabletop, Is Masterfully Carved In The Classical Taste Featuring Stately Fluted Columns And A Greek Key Design On The Apron. The Motif Of The Table Perfectly Complements The Patterning Of The Pietre Dure, And The Workmanship And Condition Of The Console Is Certainly Museum Quality.

Circa 1840

51 1/2″ Wide X 30 3/8″ Deep X 31 1/2″ High