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Pair of 19th Century French Painted Columns by Marguerite
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Pair of 19th Century French Painted Columns by Marguerite

19th century
Description

This stunning pair of terracotta columns features exquisite hand-painted scenes: one showcases an oriental landscape, while the other depicts a serene Japanese scene with two cranes amidst a pond adorned with water lilies. Crafted in France during the late 19th-century, these decorative columns were likely intended for use in verandas or conservatories.

Each column is signed and dated, with one marked "Marguerite 1896" and the other "Marguerite 1900." While both pieces are remarkable in their artistry, it is worth noting that one column exhibits a lack of gilding in the lower section.

These columns not only serve as beautiful decorative elements but also as unique pieces of history, showcasing the craftsmanship of their time.

Height 96cm (37.8in)

Diameter 34.5cm (13.6in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
34.5cm (13.58")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated these French Hand Painted Columns to the 19th Century.

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SA1135821
Dealers Internal Reference
1263
Description
This stunning pair of terracotta columns features exquisite hand-painted scenes: one showcases an oriental landscape, while the other depicts a serene Japanese scene with two cranes amidst a pond adorned with water lilies.
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Crafted in France during the late 19th-century, these decorative columns were likely intended for use in verandas or conservatories.
Anthony Short Antiques
fig 1. A pair of 19th-century French hand-painted cylindrical wooden columns featuring narrative desert and riverbank scenes above turned gilded bases.
fig 1. Pair of 19th Century French Painted Columns by Marguerite

Each column is signed and dated, with one marked "Marguerite 1896" and the other "Marguerite 1900." While both pieces are remarkable in their artistry, it is worth noting that one column exhibits a lack of gilding in the lower section.

These columns not only serve as beautiful decorative elements but also as unique pieces of history, showcasing the craftsmanship of their time.

Height 96cm (37.8in)

Diameter 34.5cm (13.6in)

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
34.5cm (13.58")
Depth
34.5cm (13.58")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated these French Hand Painted Columns to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135821
Dealers Internal Ref
1263
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French hand-painted cylindrical wooden columns featuring narrative desert and riverbank scenes above turned gilded bases.

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Columns by Marguerite

Archive II A pair of 19th-century French hand-painted cylindrical wooden columns featuring narrative desert and riverbank scenes above turned gilded bases. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century French hand-painted cylindrical wooden columns featuring narrative desert and riverbank scenes above turned gilded bases. View III
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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
Location
Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Anthony Short Antiques
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A pair of 19th-century French hand-painted cylindrical wooden columns featuring narrative desert and riverbank scenes above turned gilded bases.
PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY FRENCH PAINTED COLUMNS BY MARGUERITE
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A pair of 19th-century French hand-painted cylindrical wooden columns featuring narrative desert and riverbank scenes above turned gilded bases.
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During the 19th century, painted wooden columns and pedestals became popular in French interiors, heavily influenced by Orientalism and naturalistic decorative trends. These pieces served as architectural accents or functional stands for displaying busts, bronze sculptures, and decorative ceramics.

These pieces were typically turned from solid timber, primed with gesso, and hand-painted using oil-based pigments. Capitals and bases often featured leaf gilding or ebonised timber trims to create visual structure.

Authentic examples exhibit subtle paint craquelure, natural surface patina consistent with age, traditional wood joinery, and individual hand-painted brushwork rather than modern transfer prints.

They function effectively as sculptural focal points in empty corners, entryway accents, or elevated platforms for displaying contemporary art pieces, table lamps, or botanical arrangements.

Dust regularly using a dry microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush. Avoid water, harsh chemical detergents, or abrasive polishes, which can strip delicate paintwork and gold leaf finish.
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