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Monumental Antique French Empire Period Hall Pedestal Plant Stand

$12,500
£9,556.92
€11,007.64
CA$17,516.33
A$19,555.34
CHF 10,246.70
MX$239,376.53
NOK 130,133.23
SEK 122,699.12
DKK 82,151.12

About the Item

A magnificent over 200 year old French Empire Period (1804-1815) parcel gilt walnut armorial hall pedestal / plant stand. Born in France in the early 19th century, most likely near the Italian border or Napoleonic territory in present day Northern Italy, most impressive palatial scale, exceptionally executed one-of-a-kind sculptural work, having carved fiolate apron with H monogram, decorative scroll work, stylized grotesque satyr mask with acanthus leaf accent, over high relief crest mural crown depicting four towers representing fortified city walls, shield escutcheon coat of arms with three fleur-de-lis above wavy lines depicting sea water in front of castle tower, supported by figural winged female caryatid, flanked by volute supports, joined by turned stretcher. circa 1810 Provenance / Acquisition: An important San Antonio estate Acquired from highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Texas Mansion Carved French and Italian Antiques catalog Dimensions: (approximate) 55.25" Tall, 16.5" Wide, 22.25" Deep; Platform top: 12.75" Wide x 12.5" Deep Condition: Great original unrestored antique condition. Museum quality. Nicely aged warm patina over the whole. Retaining original antique character throughout, including age related splitting, evidence of old touchup repairs, and typical wear consistent with age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.25 in (140.34 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Great original unrestored antique condition. Museum quality. Nicely aged warm patina. Retaining original antique character throughout, including age related splitting, evidence of old touchup repairs, all typical wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977233433402

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