Italian Rococo Giltwood and Faux Marbre Side Table

19th century, the shaped faux marbre top above a conforming foliate-carved frieze centered by a shield carving, raised on scrolling legs headed by deeply carved floral capitals, joined by an urn-centered X-form stretcher and ending in foliate scrolled toes.
h. 36-1/2", w. 50", d. 21"

In overall very good condition. The piece is very tight, solid and free of any movement at the joints of legs and apron, or legs and stretchers. The faux marble on the top is a later finish. It is in very good condition, with one loss to the gesso over a nailhead at a back corner, and some minor surface irregularities over shrinkage and wear. The gilt surface presents scattered rubbing and losses to both gilt and the underlying gesso over the carved wood throughout. There are some of the customary chips and flakes to the edges of carved wood surfaces, most notably scroll and leaf tips, but no missing elements were noted. Probably late 19th century.