Beautiful walnut piece, havent been wanting to sell it, but…

Good Morning Simon,
This Italian Rococo style gilded table has a variegated, shaped marble top. The pierced skirt has the same "C" scroll, foliate and floral carvings as the sofa and chairs.The top sits on four carved cabriole legs which are connected at the base by curved, arched, crossed "X" stretchers. The cabriole legs terminate into whorl feet. There are several nicks on the feet and legs, most likely from a vacuum or general use. Under the gilt is a white substance, which may be gesso. As a 19th c. reproduction table, the fair market value is about $1,500-2000. Fair market for a true 18th c. piece is $4,800-$5,000.This oval shape painted gold mantle mirror has a frame with Rocaille carvings - scroll, foliate and floral , with a fleur-de-lis like carving in the crest center. The glass looks newer, is not beveled. There are a few black spots in the glass indicating wear of the silver on the back of the glass.Fair market value $400-450.The rectangular top table shown in the picture would most likely be use today as a console/hall table. On the apron below the rectangular top is a wave like carving. The piece appears to have a dark color stain on it, as I can see a lighter color wood showing through on the right corner of the top. The table top is supported on 4 Corinthian style columns. There is a horizontal cross piece having fluted carvings that connect the sides. There are turned spindles, also serving as support, that fit into the horizontal cross piece and under the table top. The columns terminate into large block feet that each have a protruding foot with an acanthus carving and a upward, inward scroll. Again, without seeing the hardware and construction techniques, it is my opinion this piece is a 19th c. reproduction of an earlier table. The fair market value for a 19th c. reproduction is $500-600., for a true 18th c. piece fair market value would be about $1,500-1800.00.

Hello Simon
if the mirror was original you would be looking at mid 18th century if it were a reproduction, most likely it would date to the late 19th to very early 20th century

Hello Simon,
If it is original, I would put the mirror between 600-800 dollars knowing it has been repainted. More than likely in a shop a decorator or everyday buyer is going to be buying it for the look, but if you we're dealing with an antique collector they may see the paint as a devaluing factor.
I am currently working on the other pieces and should have something for your on the later this evening,
Frank

Italian Baroque credenza. Your walnut Italian Baroque credenza if original would have been produced between 1690-1720. The highly decorated walnut credenza contains a pair of Angelic Carvings beside 2 drawers over 2 doors. If used in a dining room setting the piece would be used to store silverware and cutlery in the drawers and linens and extra dishes below in the doors. These are now used as console tables for long hallways . In excellent condition your credenza would have a fair market or resale value between 4,000-6,000 dollars. In a retail shop you would be looking at more of a value between 6,000-8,000 dollars.this like many of your other pieces would have a stronger market in the US as opposed to Italy.
If it was reproduced there was a period of time in the late 19th century that these styles were being reproduced,if the credenza was from this time pets you would be looking more in the 2,000-3,000 dollar range.

Hello Simon,
The next piece is an Italian 18th c. Baroque elaborately hand carved gilded console table with shelf below. The white marble top is cut to the contours of the carved top. In addition to the the carved back panel, the top is supported by 2 carved front legs each with carved griffin's head with cabachon carving on chest which is the knee of the hairy, carved exaggerated cabriole type leg, terminated into clawed paw foot.There is a floral swag centered by an acanthus leaf carving. The swag extends across the front of the piece attached just below the apron. The color of the gilt appears to have faded over time or has been repainted. Current fair market value $8,000-10,000.

The last picture in the set is of the Walnut side chair with Gothic arch upholstered back panel, also has upholstered seat. Spiral turned stiles with turned final atop each stile. "H" stretcher base with turned legs and turned cross stretcher. From photo details, appear to be Victorian Gothic Revival, 19th century c.1850-70. The current fair market value would be between$200-250.

Hello Simon,
I finished a large number of the furniture pieces this afternoon. I am going to send them consecutively.
The first piece on the list of pictures is a large pine credenza. Starting at the top the credenza the piece has multiple layers of decorative cornice. Below this is a floral carved frieze. There is then an ogee molding seperating the central portion and the top. The stiles have a reeded front that terminate into a spiral carved base.
The above doors have storage space with what looks like a "C" scroll design in the wrought iron.
The open space or work area, which would have been used for serving, has carved panels in the back.
The lower half of the piece begins with an ogee molding that descents into an acanthus leaf with another reeded style. The lower section has two drawers over two doors over what looks to be one long drawer. The doors each have an inset central flower with leaf flowers at the corners. The doors and drawers have a carved wooden pull. The credenza terminates into an ogee moulding and has not feet.
The style of the piece would reflect a late 17th century or very early 18th century construction date.
A fair market value on the piece would be between 4,500-5,500 dollars in the current market . A retail value for the piece would be in the 6,500-7,500 dollar range in a large market antique store.
Thanks again for the feedback you can leave on my service.
FrankThe next piece is an oak hall bench that also appears to be an early 18th century piece. The hall bench has a pair of carved lions at either end of the top of the bench that sit atop a rail, which then descends into crown moulding above a leaf carved frieze. Below this is a detailed carving of a woman that sits atop further carving down the stile. The backing of the bench has three leaf and floral carved panels that have a moulding surrounding each carved center. Winged lions extend from the rear stile to provide arm rests on either side of the bench. The seat which appears to open for storage looks to have been worn from use. The base of the bench has gadrooning surrounding another panel of leaf and floral carving. The bench terminates into what appear to be lions feet.
A fair market value for the oak bench would be 4,000-5,500 dollars for the hall bench based on current market values. A retail value would be between 6,000-6,300 dollars.
Italian Baroque chest done in walnut and what looks to be pear wood veneer. The chest has a double serpentine top above a long pull out drawer. The veneer is cross banded around the top and drawers. The drawers have highly decorated brass pulls.
The drawers sit atop a moulded skirt that terminates into cabriole legs with a paw foot.
The bottom drawer swings open like a door and creates storage space.
Again this looks to be early 18th century from the design and the craftsmanship. The amount of work put into making the piece would show in it's value. Based on recent sales your Baroque chest would vlaue between 5,000-6,500 dollars as a fair market value. Retail pricing could be as high as 7,500-8,500 depending on the venue of sale.The mobile large cupboard with corner capitals and turnings and an elaborate carved front would be a later piece. The priXXXXX XXXXX appears to be walnut however there is a lot of pine in the piece including the case components and drawer backs. This piece is composed of hidden compartments in the top side and what looked like the bottom near the feet. The decorated central portion appears to have flowers, leaves, vines and tendrils what look like tulips, which would have been highly expensive during this time. The feet have a pair of S scrolls meeting with a tri leaf flower rising. When opening the front to reveal the adjustable shelves, there appears to be work reticent of 19th century craftsmanship. A fair market value would be between 2,500-3,500 dollars. A retail value would be in the range of 4,500-6,000 dollars again based on location.
Italian Gilt table. The top of the table has a damask appearance which would have been paired with similar style furniture. The aprons have three arches on the front and back and 2 arches on the sides. The gesso decorations on each side have carved faces and floral designs. The table rests of five legs which are connected by an "X" stretcher. The legs are rope turned and the stretcher is decorated with leaf carvings and geometric designs. The legs terminate in carved block feet. The overall gilding is in fair to good condition with some damage at corners and on some of the leaf carving. The table appears to be produced in the 18th century. In the current conditon a fair market value would be between 2,000-3,500 dollars. A retail value would be between around 4,000 dollars. You may want to consider sending this piece to have some of the gesso work cleaned up to help aid in the resale value of the piece. Be sure to get a quote first, as the work may cost more than the table to be done properly.The next table appears to be walnut with a dark finish. The table has four fluted legs on an "X" stretcher with a central plinth. The top of the table folds out onto a false drawer, which supports an extension, that can be used to increase the number of occupants at the table. The piece would have been produced in the 19th century and in the current condition would have a fair market or resale value between 2,000-2,500 dollars. Retail values would be between 2,800-3,200 dollars. If and when you do attempt to sell this a proper description may be game table to help increase marketability of the piece.The final piece of furniture is a 19th century mahogany bar/cupboard. Again used for storage due to lack of built in closets and cupboard space this would have been used to store and display utensils, china, alcohol, and silver. The piece has a pediment arched top that holds a beveled glass mirror. The mirror is surrounded by a carved open work gallery with panels directly on either side of the mirror. The lower half of the piece has 2 drawers over two doors. The drawers display what look to be individualized brass pulls. The doors which have a decorated round brass pull also have a inlaid carving in the upper corners. The legs terminate into a square flat foot.
A fair market or resale value for the piece would be between 3,500-4,200 dollars. Retail values for the piece would be in the 6,000-7,000 dollar range.

Hello Simon,
The reason I say pine for the first piece is that there appear to be knots in the wood in the panels as well as the door on the left. It could very well be that it is walnut, that would be one heavy piece if so.
The second piece looked to be oak on the top where the lions are, but I trust that you have seen it in person and can see it is walnut. This would help to aid in the value of both pieces if they are walnut, as walnut is a finer wood.
The gilded table appears of the Baroque style, The game table appears to be an Italian Renaissance revival piece.
I am going to be working on the other pieces tonight and this weekend. If there are any signatures of the lighting this would be a huge help in the appraisal.
Thanks for your time today,
Frank