Early 20th Century French Architectural Column Pedestal

A most impressive authentic antique architectural salvage hand carved gessoed and gilded solid wood spiral turned classical Ionic order column, with lavishly decorated shaft wrapped in trailing foliage relief carvings, topped with an integral capital with scroll volutes. France, 19th century, luxurious Baroque taste, almost certainly commissioned for and originally part of a Catholic church, this repurposed building element now mounted on a substantial white painted domed cylindrical base and fashioned into a highly decorative sculptural object / display pedestal / torchiere candle stand or potentially mounted as an electrified floor lamp / jardiniere plant stand or whatever else you can imagine! Dimensions (approx): 51.5" Tall, 13.5" Diameter Condition: Overall great antique condition with warm rich patina and brilliant luster. On sturdy later base. Likely regilded or touched up in the past. Strong, stable, structurally sound. Wear consistent with age, use, handling & exposure, including scattered nicks, chippy paint losses, exposing gesso, old nail holes from mounting, etc. Some fading, discoloration and surface fissures to base. Nothing that detracts from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the authenticity, sophisticated antique character, charm, elegant warmth, and unique rich historical interest! The photos finish the description. Worldwide Professional Shipping / In-home White-glove Delivery Service available. Please allow up to eight weeks for delivery. Local Pick-up & Delivery available around Dallas, Texas Keywords: Victorian era circa 1875 European antiques French Neoclassical Empire Louis XV XVI Greek Greco-Roman Italian Baroque Spanish Colonial Medieval Renaissance Mediterranean Revival old world Europe Corinthian columns pillar salvaged architecture building fragment rustic industrial ornament religious altar stick pricket altarstick candlestick candle stand holder freestanding sculpture statue barley twist vineyard winery grape press screw ancient temple inspiration gold golden home decor Hollywood Regency Glam gilt wood dore...

An extraordinary, very fine quality, circa 1920s French gilt bronze ormolu mounted mahogany, burled walnut, tambour marble-top sideboard (credenza serve...

Early 20th century Scandinavian gilt pedestal column circa 1900. Good quality decorative pedestal in original gilt finish.  Roman doric style with white painted top, fluting down th...

The wooden column comes from the beginning of the 20th century. It can be used as a flower stand or decorative element. Wood: Walnut. Dimensions: Height: 113cm Diameter: 43cm Dia...