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Large Pair of Antique Grand Tour Period Multi-Marble Columns Mounted as Lamps

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A Large Pair of Antique Italian Grand Tour Period Multi-Marble Columns Turned to Lamps. These are truly beautiful in quality, size, condition, and material. Each is expertly hand-carved, hand-polished, and assembled in a column construction. The bases are red rouge marble with white Carrara marble which leads to a long cylindrical marble or possible jasper body. Pieces of this size, age, and quality are increasingly rare and sought after. The columns were later fitted with electrical components to be mounted as lamps. Italy, Circa: First half of the 1800s Height with Electrical Section: 39 inches. Height Without Electrical Section: 28 inches.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Diameter: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1840-1849
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919521087712

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