Pair of Tall Antique Italian Roman Ionic Capital Columns Made of Pine circa 1865

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Pair of Tall Antique Italian Roman Ionic Capital Columns Made of Pine circa 1865

About the Item

Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! A pair of tall antique Italian Ionic columns circa 1865 made of pine featuring traces of the original painted finish. These classical columns are from the three orders beginning with the Doric, then the Ionic and ending with the Corinthian. Ionic columns always have a gently tapered form with the vertical surface highlighted with symmetrical grooves called "fluting". The base is a series of stacked concentric rings called a "socle" that stands on a square plinth that is flush with the ground. The capital to an Ionic column features a flat top that has an inward turning scroll on the left and right with a deeply grooved edge for contrast. Sometimes as on this pair, the scroll is also decorated with a double row of facing acanthus leaves again with deep carving to bring out the details. These columns were originally placed at the head of a staircase in an important home near York, England where they flamed a window at the head of a staircase. The traces of paint reflect that the original woodwork in the back was painted white. This style of column was an integral part of the vocabulary used in Georgian architecture where an emphasis was placed on symmetry and balance using the ancient Greek, Roman and Italian examples as inspiration. The clue that identifies these as only needing to be seen from three sides is the fact that the plinth and back side of the Ionic capital are unfinished and never meant to be seen. These pieces may once again be incorporated into an architectural design or used on their own as a sculptural accent.

Dimensions:
Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Classical Roman (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Carved,Painted
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1860-1869
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1865
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Houston, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: EED1331stDibs: U1008098668140