Two Napoleon III period pedestal columns crafted from a wide variety of marbles in rare shades of blue and violet. The "blue Turquin" marble shaft is surmounted by a Doric capital in "old brown" marble. It rests on a circular base accentuated by a molded cyma of Byzantine and "Arlequino breccia" marble, all resting on a square plinth of white Carrara marble. Each pedestal is topped with a Paloma marble slab (23.5 x 23 cm). This pair of 19th-century pedestals will perfectly complement your Neoclassical sculptures and vases. French work from the Napoleon III period.
The different types of marble used in our columns:
- Turquin blue/ Bardiglio Forito: Italy, it is used in the manufacture of fireplaces and beautiful Empire furniture, it can be found in particular in the Emperor's bedroom at the Château de Compiègne.
- Old brown limestone: Hautes-Pyrénées, France. It was mined from antiquity until the early 20th century; the quarry is now closed, making it all the more rare. - Harlequin breccia: Italy. Used in the manufacture of furniture, decorations, and art objects, it can be found notably in the Clock Room at Versailles and at the Opéra Garnier.
- Paloma: Spain, its light grey color retains its color for a long time; it is used in decoration and in the creation of marble floors
- Carrara: Tuscany, Italy, this is a white veined marble known for being the most resistant. It has been used in the making of statues since Antiquity.
Dimensions of the tray: 23.5cm x 23.5 cm (9.25 in x 9.25 in)
Circa: 1880
Dim: L: 23.5cm, D: 23.5cm, H: 109.5cm.
Dim: W: 9.3in, D: 9.3in, H: 43.1in.
Condition report : In good overall condition. Wear consistent with age to the marble, chips.
- Reference :
- 3227
- Width :
- 24 (cm)
- Height :
- 110 (cm)
- Depth :
- 24 (cm)
- Era ::
- 19th century
- Style ::
- Neoclassical
- Materials :)
- Marble
- Identify Exists:
- False
