Pair of French Rouge Griotte Marble & D'ore Bronze Pedestals

Pair of impressive pedestals made of fine quality green and red marble as well as great bronze details. Made in France, Early 19th Century. Dimensions: 46"H x 11"W x 11'D

Pair of Empire style pedestals with gilt bronze and flame mahogany wood, France, 19th century.

This spectacular pair of marble and doré bronze pedestals is hewn from the finest French "Partridge eye" rouge griotte marble from the Languedoc region. Formed as Corinthian columns, these neoclassical pedestals are complete with intricate bronze doré capitals and acanthus and olive leaf bands around the base. Named for the griotte cherry for its deep, rich color, Red Griotte was the favorite marble for Royal apartments in the 18th century and was used to create the fireplace mantel in the office of Louis XIV in Versailles. This particular type is called "Partridge eye" due to its inclusion of goniatites (small fossilized shells...

A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte marble and ormolu pedestal column. The column is raised by an elegant square base with a stepped design and beautiful fitted wrap around ormolu bands with fine palmettes designs. The circular central support displays a richly chased mottled ormolu mount with a wrap around berried laurel band and an impressive and finely detailed foliate ormolu capital. Above is the square display platform...