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Antique French Marble Column Stand

19th century
Sold 1 March 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is a good 19th century French torchere column in solid marble dating from the late 19th century circa 1880.

The fluted design to the hand carved marble has decorative gilt bronze mounts with the piece being raised on cast bronze hoof feet with an anthemion leaf design.

A really good decorative piece, perfect to display that special treasure.

This measures 104 cms high by 32 cms wide at the base. The top is 26 cms diameter with the top surface itself being 23 cms in diameter.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £60 plus vat to most destinations.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Marble Column Stand to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1125489
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This is a good 19th century French torchere column in solid marble dating from the late 19th century circa 1880.
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The fluted design to the hand carved marble has decorative gilt bronze mounts with the piece being raised on cast bronze hoof feet with an anthemion leaf design.
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fig 1. An antique cream marble column stand featuring a fluted shaft, carved decorative details, and brass mounts on a stepped octagonal base.
fig 1. Antique French Marble Column Stand

A really good decorative piece, perfect to display that special treasure.

This measures 104 cms high by 32 cms wide at the base. The top is 26 cms diameter with the top surface itself being 23 cms in diameter.

UK delivery can be arranged with our trusted furniture courier and costs £60 plus vat to most destinations.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Marble Column Stand to the 1880s.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1125489
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
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Durham
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2014
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An antique cream marble column stand featuring a fluted shaft, carved decorative details, and brass mounts on a stepped octagonal base.
Antique French Marble Column Stand
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An antique cream marble column stand featuring a fluted shaft, carved decorative details, and brass mounts on a stepped octagonal base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPlant Stands & Pedestals
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialMarble, Brass
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsFluted shaft, Brass mounts, Stepped octagonal base, Carved foliage details
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

FAQs

Marble columns and pedestals gained prominence during the neoclassical revival of the 18th and 19th centuries, inspired by classical Greek and Roman architecture, and were used in European homes to elevate sculptures and decorative objects.

Marble should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry cloth and cleaned using a damp microfiber cloth with neutral pH soap if necessary, avoiding acidic substances like vinegar or lemon juice that can etch the polished stone surface.

These stands work effectively as focal points in empty corners or entryways, used to support bronze sculptures, trailing foliage, or modern ceramic vessels to create a contrast between classical and contemporary elements.

Authentication involves examining the natural geological veining, hand-chiselled tooling marks on unpolished surfaces, patination on metal mounts, and the heavy assembly method typical of 19th-century stonemasonry.

Authentic period stands are typically carved from solid marble or alabaster, often featuring hand-turned fluted shafts, decorative brass or gilt bronze mounts, and weighted multi-tier bases for structural stability.
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