Antique Italian Painted Console Table of polychrome decoration featuring in the central cartouche a scene of voluptous maidens cavorting within an 18th Century landscape, the blue and yellow ground accents this painting on the console table. The deep fitted drawer also has in a central cartouche a floral painting on a soft yellow ground color. The tapered legs are fluted and compliment the ground colors of the console and terminate in troupie feet. H:2'6 1/2" W:4'2" D:22 1/2" Polychrome is one of the terms used to describe the use of multiple colors in one entity. A very early example of polychrome decoration was found in the Parthenon atop the Acropolis of Athens. At the time the English Victorians encountered the classical ruins the paint had completely weathered off, and so the Victorian's impression was that classical beauty was expressed only through shape and composition, lacking in robust colors. It was this impression that informed the classical revival movements. As true in the architecture of our early history is the revival and use of Polychrome paint on surfaces of the Furniture and Decorative Arts throughout history. This particular painted Console Table with a deep drawer is very practical in use and in beauty with the paint decoration. LifestyleAntiques.com is an antique dealer in Santa Barbara, California specializing in European antique furniture and antique lighting for your home and garden. Among some of our specialties are home lighting, home furnishings and garden statues. There are several antique shops around our specific area in Summerland, a suburb of Santa Barbara, but none offer the fine selection of antique home furniture, antique lamps, antique chairs, decorative pillows and antique mirrors that we do. We specialize in French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy. Looking for that right wall tapestry or pair of console tables or fine art prints? We may have what you are looking for. Among some of our favorite pieces are Murano glass, chaise lounges, lamps, table lamps, floor lamps, and settees, or browse our web site if you are not in the Santa Barbara, California area.

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