Swedish Giltwood Karl Johan Demi-Lune Console Table with White Marble Top & Phoenix, circa 1820

A very lovely late Gustavian or early Karl Johan console table with demilune form in carved and gilded wood with original white Carrara marble top, and Swedish cabinetmaker's label inside back edge. Features a back panel in bas relief depicting the great goddess or the Queen of Heaven, rhea, riding in a chariot pulled by lions and accompanied by two cherubs. The table rests on turned legs, and has a center support consisting of a large carved phoenix with outstretched wings crouched on a pedestal. The pedestal offers scenes in bas-relief with Greek and Roman references to Prometheus, Herme's caduceus, a torch and laurel wreath, Sweden, circa 1825, cabinet maker, Johan Martin Berg.

Creator:
Johan Martin Berg (Cabinetmaker)

Dimensions:
34 1/5" wide x 17"- 19 1/2" deep x 31" high.

Style:
Karl Johan (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:
Carrara Marble,Giltwood,Hand-Carved

Place of Origin:
Sweden

Period:
1810-1819

Date of Manufacture:
circa 1820

Condition:
Good.
Refinished. Repaired: Some missing carvings along the apron were replaced during the table's history. Wear consistent with age and use. gilding was restored.