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19th Century Italian Architectural Corinthian Wood Columns on Sandstone Plinths

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This tall pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI style hand carved walnut architectural columns with Corinthian capitals and stone base boasts a fluted and slender body crowned with a Corinthian capital deeply sculpted on the round, decorated with carvings of acanthus leaves, rosettes and scrolls elegantly finished at the base with a beaded border. These monumental architectural wooden elements rest on a round shaped sandstone pedestal ending with a square base socle. Over two centuries in age and hailing from Italy, this dramatic pair of highly decorative antique building elements are made out of solid wood carved in the round, handcrafted as pure representations the original ancient Greek models with faithful and accurate fluted columns and scrolled capitals decorated with volutes. The stone block plinths below provide the ideal elevation, complete with fine moldings and raw surface. This large pair of antique Greco-Roman style boasting great and undisputed antiquarian value and high end Italian craftsmanship quality will anchor any interior design. Suitable for historic houses entrances or portal, important offices or adaptable to the most imaginative and high-level ideas: to flank a bookcase or customized shelving unit to name few. Structurally sound and sturdy in overall extremely good condition considering age and use, wonderful wood texture and color, original patina. The columns are made up of three pieces, the base and the capital are set onto of the columns separately. Measures: H. 227, W. 33, D. 33 base 31x31 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 89.38 in (227 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 12.21 in (31 cm)
  • Style:
    Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Firenze, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Galleria Antonio Esposito di Chiara Esposito1stDibs: LU950330865252

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