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Set of French 19th Century Grand Tour Period Busts and Pedestals

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An impressive and most decorative set of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Grand Tour period Walnut, marble, faux painted marble, and ormolu busts and pedestals. The large central bust depicts a Roman Emperor with a laurel branch wreath in his hair, a cloak over his shoulder, and is raised by a striking faux painted Verde marble pedestal support with a Fine mottled border. The smaller ormolu busts are raised by Fine Rouge Royale marble bases with wrap around mottled borders and richly chased ormolu personages above of a gentleman in a cape and a beautiful young woman with curly hair wearing a dress. At each side are striking columns raised by a square Noir Antique and Rosso Levanto marble bases below circular Vert Maurin marble supports with beautiful mottled ormolu plinths and striking finely detailed ormolu personages above. Large Bust: H: 12.5" L: 7" D: 5.25" Small Busts Dimensions: H: 6.75" L: 3.25" D: 3" Pedestal Dimensions: H: 9.75 L: 1.75" D: 1.75".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 5
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 125361stDibs: LU949928901582
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