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

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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:
Bronze,Precious Stone,Wood,Carved,Ebonized,Gilt
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
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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