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Pair of Continental gesso and wood pilaster columns

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of Continental gesso and wood pilaster columns
Continental, 20th Century
Height 245cm, width 55cm, depth 30cm

This elegant pair of pilasters is crafted from gesso and wood in the Ionic style. Each pilaster—a square profile column that is not weight bearing—features a grey mock-marble shaft topped with a gilt Ionic capital, above of which is a protruding dark grey entablature. The gesso is finely painted in imitation of pietra serena, a marble commonly used in Italy during the Renaissance.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Wood.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	10730
Incollect Reference #:	477927

Dimensions

W.	21.65 in;	H.	96.46 in;	D.	11.81 in;
W.	55 cm;	H.	245 cm;	D.	30 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.