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19th Century Pair of Kingwood Porcelain-Mounted Pedestals in the Louis XVI Style

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A pair of pedestals in the Louis XVI manner Constructed in kingwood, and dressed with ormolu gilt bronze mounts; rising from stepped rectangular plinths, dressed with bronze stiff leaf ormolu mounts, the columns of tapered and shouldered form, having musical and martial trophies in ormolu, within bronze laurel wreath arms, enclosing polychrome painted elliptical porcelain plaques of 18th century court ladies; the upper platforms having quarter veneered panels, and further ormolu beadings. French, circa 1870.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 45.5 in (115.57 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 92401stDibs: LU954716382012

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