A monumental 18th century carved triform pedestal. Possibly a "Porto-Busto" (to support a sculpture) or a torchere.
Northern Italian. Possibly Piedmontese. Circa 1740.
Of transitional Baroque/Rococo form. Each side is carved with musical trophies. Raised on gilt lion's paw feet.
Painted to simulate exotic marbles and parcel gilt.
A similar example can be found in the book ‘Il Mobile Barocco in Italia’ by Enrico Colle, 2000 (slide 9).
H 1.27m W 60cm
A monumental 18th century carved triform pedestal. Possibly a "Porto-Busto" (to support a sculpture) or a torchere.
Northern Italian. Possibly Piedmontese. Circa 1740.
Of transitional Baroque/Rococo form. Each side is carved with musical trophies. Raised on gilt lion's paw feet.
Painted to simulate exotic marbles and parcel gilt.
A similar example can be found in the book ‘Il Mobile Barocco in Italia’ by Enrico Colle, 2000 (slide 9).
H 1.27m W 60cm
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