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An Important Pair of George III Adam Style Giltwood Pedestals

$18,000per set
£13,661.73per set
€15,746.27per set
CA$25,225.63per set
A$28,153.98per set
CHF 14,812.21per set
MX$341,993.10per set
NOK 187,779.34per set
SEK 175,737.94per set
DKK 117,519.94per set

About the Item

An Important pair of George III giltwood pedestals, each boldly carved with three supporting legs surrounding a serpent-entwined central column, on trefoil platform base raised on carved feet, the upper section carved with swags and acanthus. They were used both as torchieres and as pedestals. They have been re-gilt and the tops are ebonised wood. This form was popular both in France and England at the end of the 18th century. It was much favoured by Robert Adam 1728-1792
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Diameter: 21 in (53.34 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1830
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Part of one leg replaced,. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. recently regilded.
  • Seller Location:
    Montreal, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D27631stDibs: LU87531556552

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