Bidspirit auction | Exceptional French Vernis Martin Style

Exceptional French Vernis Martin Style Painted and Gilt-Mounted Pedestal - Exceptional French Vernis Martin Style Painted and Gilt-Mounted Pedestal. Of serpentine bombé form, raised on cabriole legs with gilt-bronze sabots. The case is richly decorated in the Vernis Martin manner, with hand-painted romantic scenes of 18th century pastoral figures, landscapes and architectural views. Gilt-bronze mounts of rococo scrolls, acanthus, and shell motifs frame the panels, apron, and corners. Gilt conforming top with walnut and kingwood veneer. Marble top. 62 in. H, 19 in. Diameter