18th Genoese Console Louis XVI Period Lacquered And Gilt Wood

Rare four-legged Genoese console from the Louis XVI period, 18th century. In richly carved, lacquered and gilded wood with a lumachella marble top. The console has a richly carved band on three sides with stylised flower motifs, with four fluted legs adorned with a large typically Genoese gilded capital.
The furniture rightfully belongs to the best neoclassical production of the Genoese area: a relationship confirmed by comparison with many similar carving works dating back to around the eighth decade of the 18th century. The executive quality makes it emblematic of the Genoese adherence to the influence of the nearby Turin Court, but above all of the French, Parisian in particular, craftsmen.
In particular, the sumptuous and elegant neoclassicism that distinguishes it, draws inspiration from the French prototypes designed by Jean-Charles Delafosse (1734-179) and made known in Genoa by the architect Charles De Wailly, engaged since 1770 in the modernization of Palazzo Spinola in Strada Nuova.
The console has its original lacquer and gilding, as well as the beautiful marble top.
Very good state of conservation.

Measurements
L cm 103
D cm 54
H cm 88