A Louis XV giltwood console, mid-18th century, possibly Lyon

with a molded serpentine-fronted mottled liver and grey marble top, the front en arbalette above a pierced voluted frieze, on scrolled supports joined by an elaborate stretcher centering a cabochon. 79 cm; 131 cm; 63.5 cm. Lot sold 13,750 USD

Sotheby's. Important French Furniture. 06 Nov 08. New York  Photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com