Object Description
A fine and decorative Swedish Late Gustavian Empire period gilt and marble console table attributed to Jonas Frisk (master in Stockholm 1805-1824)
Swedish Circa 1810
The inset bleu turquin marble top over a gilt wood frieze of carved cymatium (sea shells) and pearl boarder above two elaborately carved dolphin supports sitting on a faux black marble wooden base.
A fine quality of carving, proportions and style all point to Jonas Frisk (Swedish 1787-1849).
Jonas Frisk was a Stockholm craftsman who in 1805 was granted the right to produce mirrors and consoles by the Kommerskollegium. From 1810-1814 his workshop was located at the Storkyrkobrinken and his final location was at the Riddarhustorget from 1814-1825 eventually employing up 15 people.
Dimesions
Width 36 inches – 92cm
Height 33 inches – 84cm
Depth 17 inches – 43cm