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Pair of French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bronze Medusa Hall Trees

About the Item

each tall and finely crafted fluted bronze hall tree adorned with finely detailed gilt-bronze neoclassical decoration with berry finials, bows, ribbons, and tassels centering a trophy with lyre; the dramatic medusa mask emanating writhing snakes (for coats) with coiled snakes further down the shaft (for umbrellas); all over a square openwork base; purchased in 1994 from Leah's Antique Gallery, New York City (receipt attached) Medusa, while originally thought of as a monster who turned men into stone when they looked upon her, has morphed over time into a figure of beauty and represents the strength and power of women.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 83.5 in (212.09 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. in good antique condition with minor wear to gilding and bronze; some oxidation to iron base.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 606861stDibs: LU797041670242

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