A Pair of Louis Philippe Tapering Pedestals In The Exotic Taste

Origin

France

Period

19th Century

Materials

Of polychrome painted and gilded wood on a black lacquered ground.

Dimensions

W.	14.25 in;	H.	38.98 in;	D.	13.23 in;
W.	36.2 cm;	H.	99 cm;	D.	33.6 cm;

Creation Date

Circa 1845.

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

An Interesting Pair Of Louis Philippe Black And Polychrmome Tapering Pedestals In The Exotic Taste

Each pedestal with square top with molded edge. Below is a frieze set with unusual quasi-Gothic 'trefoil' decoration and geometric meander pattern. The frieze to the front has integral lambrequin extension whose shape is echoed in the decoration of the tapering midsection. The ogee base decorated with further 'trefoil' repeating designs rests upon a plain square plinth edged with gilded and painted fillets.

Styles / Movements

Louis Philippe, Other, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

11331

Incollect Reference Number

199800