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A matched set of four Italian giltwood figural pedestals or torcheres Perhaps allegorical of the...
A matched set of four Italian giltwood figural pedestals or torcheres Perhaps allegorical of the Seasons, three dating to the 18th century, the fourth of a later date and probably circa 1900 The circular plateau tops above rocaille cornucopia capitals, supported by putti, seated on similarly decorated pedestals raised on tripartite scrolling feet, one putto holding a fur muff and clad in fringed drapery, icicles below his feet, a flambe brazier to the base, the others all semi-clad, one holding a garland of flowers and fruit, further flowers to the base, one seated amidst grape vines, further fruit to the base, the last supporting and seated within sheaves of wheat, flowers to the base, 95cm high, 40cm diameter approximately overall (4) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
A matched set of four Italian giltwood figural pedestals or torcheres Perhaps allegorical of the Seasons, three dating to the 18th century, the fourth of a later date and probably circa 1900 The circular plateau tops above rocaille cornucopia capitals, supported by putti, seated on similarly decorated pedestals raised on tripartite scrolling feet, one putto holding a fur muff and clad in fringed drapery, icicles below his feet, a flambe brazier to the base, the others all semi-clad, one holding a garland of flowers and fruit, further flowers to the base, one seated amidst grape vines, further fruit to the base, the last supporting and seated within sheaves of wheat, flowers to the base, 95cm high, 40cm diameter approximately overall (4) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information. For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing