Pair of Nubian plant stands or stools, XIXth century

Origin

Italy

Period

19th Century

Materials

Carved wood

Dimensions

H.	17.72 in;	Diam.	12.99 in;
H.	45 cm;	Diam.	33 cm;

Condition

Good.

Creation Date

circa 1880

Description

Rare pair of Napoleon III period planters or stools representing kneeling Nubians carrying a load.
In carved and partially gilded wood, blackened for the faces.
Each rests on a round molded base.
The characters are finely sculpted and very realistic.
They face each other, making these two supports a real pair.
They are capped with a round tray also molded, which can be lined with foam and covered with fabric.

Styles / Movements

Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

338559