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Pair, Grand Tour Neoclassical Bronze & Marble Mounted Blue John Specimen Columns

About the Item

English, 19th century. An exceptional and rare pair of Grand Tour period Neoclassical columns. Each column has a stepped bronze and white marble plinth and base that is separated by a carved Blue John pedestal which all support a solid Blue John specimen column shaft, a matching bronze and white marble capital and well detailed Egyptian Revival bronze sphinx finials. Provenance: Originally purchased from - The Neoclassicist - Niall Smith.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 2.875 in (7.31 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fine quality with minor wear including possible flea bites to marble. Non distracting.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838237195292
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