Bidspirit auction | Louis XV Style Portoro Marble

Louis XV Style Portoro Marble Top Occasional Table with Carved Dolphin Base - Louis XV style side or occasional table featuring an oval Portoro marble top. The marble is characterized by a black ground with prominent gold, buff, and white veining. The carved hardwood base features a dark walnut-tone finish. Four S-curved legs are joined by a shaped X-stretcher. Each leg is intricately carved in the form of a stylized dolphin or sea monster with a scaled body and a detailed head at the base. The legs terminate in flattened, molded bun feet. The serpentine apron is decorated with foliate and shell-motif carvings. 19” H x 26” W x 20” D.