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Pair of French 19th Century Carved Giltwood 'Dolphin' Pedestals

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A Pair of Carved Giltwood 'Torchères Aux Dauphins' A rare and magnificent pair of torchères carved from solid wood, entirely gilded, rising from a tripartite base formed of addorsed and intertwined dolphins gathered around the central clustered column, with a further trio of mythical dolphins flanking carved shells to each side; the whole tapering towards the platform top. French, circa 1885 A variation of the famous 'torchères aux dauphins' first appearing in the 17th and 18th centuries, this pair shares the same recognizable structure. A pair can be seen at Belvoir Castle, the stately home used as the set for Netflix's hit-series The Crown, where the torchères share the screen with the monarch. Dimensions: H: 53.5 in / 135.5 cm Literature: Cailleux, J., Étienne Lévy, J. Nicolier, and Stéphane Faniel. Le XVIII siècle français. Paris: Hachette, 1956, p. 150 (fig. D), illustrating a single example.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53.5 in (135.89 cm)Diameter: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1885
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 97911stDibs: LU954736713722
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