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18th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Silver Leaf Book Stand

$1,300
£976.60
€1,126.17
CA$1,803.92
A$2,004.55
CHF 1,050.41
MX$24,582.26
NOK 13,397.33
SEK 12,603.71
DKK 8,405.29
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About the Item

Place your Bible on this elegant antique book stand. Crafted in Italy circa 1780, the lectern sits on scrolled back legs over a scalloped apron decorated with a flower at the base. The stand features hand carved motifs throughout, including floral rosette medallions in each corner and leaf decor on the sides. The bookstand is further decorated with a carved foliage motif at the pediment. The Baroque music stand is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns the original two-tone polychromed and silver leaf patinated finish throughout. (Some paint chips here and there) . The Bible stand could also be used as a vanity in a master bath, only adding a small mirror on the facade. 17.5"W x 20"H
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Silver Leaf,Hand-Carved,Patinated,Polychromed,Silvered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 243-1361stDibs: LU951241093492

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