Pair of Neo-Gothic Stands, France, Circa 1880

Pair of patinated and gilded bronze turntable pedestals with for each of them, three paw feet, headed by stylized lion muzzles, ornated with beaded chains and joined by a fine foliate stretcher. The belt is adorned by a banded frieze cast in low-relief representing an ancient scene : “The Battle of the Lapithes and the Centaurs”. These pedestals can be associated with the "Vases de Bacchus", presented by G. Servant at the 1867 Exposition Universelle, on which the similar ornamentation is applied. (Reproduced in « Merveilles de l'Exposition Universelle de 1867 », Jules Mesnard, p°167) Biography : Georges Emile Henri Servant...

Exceptional pair of neo-Greek style pedestals, made in blackened pearwood, gilded galvanic bronze and glazed earthenware. The sheath-shaped shaft is decorated with rectangular plates...

Beautiful neo-gothic chandelier in patinated bronze with gold highlights and water green opaline glass. The central shaft, decorated with cartridges in imitation of coats of arms, is...

Height : 197 cm (77,6 in.) ; Base : 42 x 46 cm (16,5 x 18,1 in.) Diameter of the tray : 24 cm (9,4 in.) Important bronze stand with a bamboo shaped shaft topped with three buds supporting a circular top and ending with three claw feet adorned with lion heads and separated with palms. It rests on a moulded triangular-shaped base with cut sides in red Griotte marble. Related work (see attached) : A model similar to ours was presented by the Barbedienne Company at the 1855 Universal Exhibition. For this occasion, the Empress Eugénie bought it for her toilet at Saint-Cloud Castle. A watercolour by Fortuné de Fournier made in 1860 shows them, set on both sides of a cheval mirror made by the Fourdinois Company. This model pleased the Empress so much that she ordered two other pairs in 1858 for her boudoirs at Compiègne and Fontainebleau Palaces. Otherwise similar stands took place in the Pompeiian house built in 1856 by the architect Alfred Normand (1822-1909) for Prince Napoléon. Several pictures and engravings of this house show us these candelabras used...

A pair of neo-Greek wall-light sconces executed in two patina bronze attributed to F. Barbedienne. The central up-turned foliage stem, surmounted by a Greek style vase...

Pair of Greek style vases made two patina bronze. Each, designed in the shape of a tripod amphora adorned with Hercules heads, is decorated in low-relief...

Pair of Neo-Antique Pedestals, Decorated with bronze bull heads and animals hoof, Iron with Antique patina, Green marble tabletop, France, circa 1...

Elegant high pedestal / gueridon / side table in carved solid walnut with 4 columns. Neo-Gothic / Gothic Revival / Victorian style, France, late 19th ...

An unusual pedestal of octagonal Neo-Gothic form, the molded base supporting eight shaped and carved columns decorated with typical Gothic designs, topped by eight spikes surrounding...

Fabulous pair of neoclassical gothic stands/tables created from hand cut scrolled and hammered brass. Intricate bases with tri stands of brass which has aged perfectly and mellowed t...

A large pair of tall French 19th century Gothic Revival style carved oak and parcel-gilt Church pedestal stands. The slender body stands, each centred ...

Superb quality and very good condition Gothic stand with an amazing patina. If only the best and the rarest is good enough for you then this stunning church pedestal...