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French Pair of Massive Painted Columns

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Simply incredible pair of very tall French architectural columns, in the Ionic order. These Neoclassical wonders are crafted of wood and plaster, thickly painted white, the column’s magnificent capitals are carved in layers of pattern: four spiraling volutes mark the corners in between a row of egg & dart molding, with a foliate motif softening the transition from the volutes to the shaft. Fluting and fillets (the flat part in between the grooves) visually elongates the shaft–except at the middle where stylized carvings of a blooming reed spring up. Heavily patinated square bases support the columns and are without decoration. Installed as an architectural detail or simply as decor, the columns will make an impression anywhere. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition. Sold as a pair.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Wood, Hand-Carved, Plaster
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical
Dealer Reference #:	3793-24
Incollect Reference #:	760343

Dimensions

W.	19 in;	H.	122 in;	D.	19 in;
W.	48.26 cm;	H.	309.88 cm;	D.	48.26 cm;

Message from Seller:

Laura Roland and her mother Susan travel to France, England and Italy in search of one-of-a-kind 18th, 19th and 20th century antique and vintage furniture and accessories. They have built many wonderful European contacts, ship 40 ft containers and do full restoration at their 18,000 sqft showroom in Baton Rouge, LA. Fireside Antiques has been a family-owned business since 1982