Pair of neoclassical gueridons, Italy, late 18th century

Pair of neoclassical gueridons, Italy, late 18th century Measurements: cm H 102 x W 30 x D 30 Price: private negotiation Object accompanied by a certificate of authenticity This elegant pair of neoclassical gueridons was made towards the end of the 18th century in Italy. The carved wooden structure is mecca gilded and lacquered. The circular top is in white marble set in a gilded wooden frame. The band under the top features a refined decoration, in carved wood, with swirls and foliate elements gilded on a light-toned lacquered background. The three legs, slightly curved and arched, with a square section, are fluted, gilded and lacquered, and end with a goat's foot. The legs are connected by a carved ovoli element and gilded above by a gilded wooden sculpture in a plant shape and crowned by a pine cone. This element continues downwards, beyond the connection, to end at the base with large acanthus leaves. Under the support surface is a gilded wooden element carved with baccellature and leaves and terminating downwards with three leaves inscribed in a spherical element. The base of the gueridons is in triangular section wood, lacquered in faux green marble. The pair of gueridons is very decorative and can be easily placed in any environment. They can be displayed in pairs or individually, interspersed with a chest of drawers, a console, but also placed between sofas and armchairs, or positioned in corners, entrances and corridors. Marble sculptures or bronzes, or cachepots and planters can be placed on the top. Their light coloring and the brightness of the gold makes it easy to combine with antique and modern furnishings. Meccatura is a type of gilding performed on silver leaf so that it takes on the appearance and preciousness of gold leaf. Mecca is a varnish with an ancient recipe that was jealously guarded in workshops. It involves the use of sandarac gum and gutta gum in alcohol, dragon's blood and other ingredients which, in mixture with each other, contribute to the different chromatic elements of the mecca.