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French 19th Century Pair of Pietra Dura Pedestals in the Manner of Befort Fils

$88,576.80per set
£65,000per set
€75,936.71per set
CA$121,662.45per set
A$136,033.50per set
CHF 71,355.26per set
MX$1,647,692.33per set
NOK 900,719.76per set
SEK 850,962.54per set
DKK 566,792.31per set

About the Item

A pair of pedestals in the manner of Befort Fils of Paris Constructed in bois noirci, dressed with gilt bronzes, and hardstone inlays; rising from incurved serpentine stepped bases, the inverted tapering columns having central hardstone panels depicting birds amidst fruiting trees, with smaller paired panels above, all within gilt bronze frameworks; pairs of male paired gilt bronze herms flank the upper column sections, with the shaped platforms dressed with conforming black marble tops.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 49 in (124.46 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 79981stDibs: LU954710275093

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