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Pair of malachite and gilt bronze stands in the Neoclassical style

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Pair of malachite and gilt bronze stands in the Neoclassical style
French, 20th Century
Height 88cm, width 47cm, depth 39cm

Each pedestal in this pair, wrought from gilt bronze and malachite, is based on the shape of a Classical Greek tripod. Each pedestal features a flat circular malachite top, set with gilt bronze classicising mounts. This top, with a protruding belly beneath, is supported by three gilt bronze legs, each leg culminating in a hoof foot and mounted to the top with a goat’s head mask. The legs are raised on a tripartite malachite base, set with conforming classicising gilt bronze mounts.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Malachite, ormolu.
Styles / Movements:	Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	15573
Incollect Reference #:	409837

Dimensions

W.	18.5 in;	H.	34.65 in;	D.	15.35 in;
W.	47 cm;	H.	88 cm;	D.	39 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.