Furniture and Works of Art - 13th May 2008

Lot 503

A pair of early 19th century giltwood and gesso painted pedestals

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £7800

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Description

A pair of early 19th century giltwood and gesso painted pedestals, of triangular form, raised on shallow plinths with scrolling foliage panels and sphinx corners above waisted vacant panels with bead borders and husk piping, the rams head corners flanking an arcaded frieze of scrolling leaves and berries, 32in (81cm) h, 24in (61cm) w at the base, 17.75in (45cm) w at the top. (2) Country house condition.