Lot 412
  • 412

Two similar George IV oak and parcel-gilt torchères second quarter 19th century

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Wood
  • tallest 84.5cm. high, 37.5cm. diameter; 2ft. 9¼in., 1ft. 2¾in.
the circular marble tops above turned reeded stems, with variations to carving, one on bun feet the other lacking

Literature

Crewe House, London, Inventory, 1913, Vol. I, p.289, in The Yellow Drawing Room; A pair [sic] of dark oak pedestals on fluted pillars, carved scrolls and floral tracery on circular base and 3 ball feet with Bréche marble top inlet. 34in. high: 14" top;
One photographed in the Gallery, Crewe House, London, circa 1937.

Condition

Decorative. Old marks, scratches and losses to applied carved elements. The marble top to one with a repaired break. The pieces could benefit from restoration according to taste.
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