Trompe l'Oeil Marble Painted Shop Counter
Found in London, this old Victorian-era shop counter is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, statement-making piece that will add a sense of history to your home’s story!
A wonderful faux paint finish decorates the frame and decorative beveled molding of the counter, while the raised inset panels are further embellished with a well-done (and well-preserved!) faux-painted marble finish. The artist was definitely very skilled! Resting upon the counter is a natural wood-planked top, showing an enviable aged patina that tells the story of its past. The open back features two sliding drawers along with two long shelves which provide ample storage space.
Sturdy and built to last, the counter would make an impressive kitchen island or console in a living room or wide foyer.
A specialist painting technique that imitates the colors and patterns of polished stone, marbling, or “trompe l’oeil”, has been used for centuries to enhance the appearance of architectural elements and furniture pieces both indoors and out. Particularly popular during the 17th-century baroque furniture period, marbling was often applied to staircases, fireplaces, columns, pedestals, and wainscots. To create wonderfully realistic facades, diluted opaque paints and transparent glazes are applied to a surface with a variety of brushes by a trained artist, then subtly manipulated with feathers, specialty brushes, and rags ultimately resulting in the illusion of real stone.
Found in England, dates to the mid-19th century
The back side has been left in its primitive, rustic state
Scratches and stains consistent with age and use
No structural damage, in great condition, considering its age
Approximately 93.25” L x 24” W x 35.75” H
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