"Pair Of Pedestals In Moroccan Onyx And Gilt Bronze, Circa 1870"
Pair of pedestals in Moroccan onyx and gilt bronze.French work, circa 1870.
Dimensions
Height 100 cm
Width 30 cm
Depth 30 cm
Elegant 19th-century pair of pedestals in Moroccan onyx with warm, translucent veining, offering depth of colour and a luminous surface. The cylindrical shafts are topped with finely chased Corinthian capitals in gilt bronze, decorated with acanthus leaves.
Highly valued in 19th-century decorative schemes, onyx was used to enhance architectural features and refined interiors. These pedestals are ideal for displaying a sculpture, bust or work of art, and suit both classical and contemporary settings.
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