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Pair of 18th Century French Blue Painted and Gilt Grape Vine Columns, Iron Bases

$9,800per set
£7,510.51per set
€8,632.02per set
CA$13,764.58per set
A$15,405.11per set
CHF 8,064.02per set
MX$187,144.11per set
NOK 102,392.60per set
SEK 96,624.90per set
DKK 64,410.03per set

About the Item

Dating to the 1700s, this beautiful pair of French columns have gilded grapevine motifs over light blue pained standards. The columns are three-quarter, meaning that they are not completely round, with a flat backside. It is quite possible that the columns were once affixed to a wall, but they have been mounted to 1 ½” tall black iron bases more recently, allowing them to float within a room. The sprawling grapevines, which include large tripartite leaves and grape clusters, are arranged in a non-contiguous helix pattern. Both columns are topped by golden capitals of the Composite order, with a pair of Ionic volutes flanking thick egg-and-dart carvings. The sides of the volutes are adorned with leaves in the style of the Corinthian order, bundled by a thick rope of beading. Standing over five feet tall, the blue and gilt columns would make quite an impression flanking a doorway, such as in a foyer or wine room.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 68.75 in (174.63 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1700s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Traces of old restoration work, specifically touchups to the gilding. Additions or alterations made to the original: The black iron bases have been added more recently. Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Commensurate age separations and slight losses to wood. Evidence of old restoration and gilding touchups. Rubs to gilding reveal traces of red bole, which is a desirable trait. The iron bases have been added more recently.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1124-211stDibs: LU906342230442

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