Genoese eagle console table
Italy, Late 17th-early 18th century
Carved and patinated wood. Veneered marble top
H 98 cm L 99 cm P 56 cm
This beautiful carved wooden console table is a perfect example of Genoese Baroque production towards the end of the 17th century, characterised by bases in the round of high quality workmanship. The eagle with outstretched wings is another indication of its provenance. The eagle was the emblem of the wealthy Doria patrician family. This animal representation can be found in many local works, particularly those attributed to the ornamentalist and sculptor Filippo Parodi (1630-1702), who was active in Genoa at the time, such as a console table and a pair of torches in the Palazzo Doria-Pamphili in Rome.
