Bidspirit auction | Louis XV-Style Figured Maple Pedestal

Louis XV-Style Figured Maple Pedestal - Origin: Continental, probably France Date: Late 19th early 20th century Period/Style: Louis XV Revival, Belle Epoque Materials: Figured maple or birch veneer, gilt metal, and green-veined marble. Form: Display pedestal or sculpture stand Description: A tall Continental Louis XV Revival display pedestal, probably French, veneered in richly figured bird's-eye maple or birch. The beveled octagonal green marble top rests above a tapering, paneled shaft outlined with twisted gilt-metal borders and mounted at the angles with putto-form terms. The bombe base is extensively ornamented with gilt-metal foliate flourishes, figural and floral basket plaques, and rocaille mounts. Four short cabriole legs terminate in acanthus-cast metal sabots. Dimensions: 49.5 in. H, 19 in. Dia. Shipping note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Presents well with pronounced sun fading and color variation to one side. Scattered scratches, abrasions, finish wear, minor veneer cracks or edge losses, and age-related joint movement are present. The marble top exhibits natural veining, surface wear, and minor edge abrasions or chips. Gilt-metal mounts display tarnish, oxidation, and scattered rubbing. Some mounts may have been resecured. Structurally stable with no wobbling. Dimensions: 49.5 x 19 in