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French Carved Gilt Corinthian Column
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French Carved Gilt Corinthian Column

18th century
Sold by Elmgarden
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French Carved Gilt Corinthian Column

This is an18th Century piece, the column is fluted and decorated in the Roman style with leaves and scrolls.

The column is finished in age darkened gold it does have a few knocks and losses, the back is not carved this presumably was against a wall, the Column is otherwise sound

The columns 55” tall, and 11” x 12”

DG26

Physical Dimensions
Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Giltwood Corinthian Column Pedestal to the 18th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1188932
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DG26
Description
French Carved Gilt Corinthian Column
“
This is an18th Century piece, the column is fluted and decorated in the Roman style with leaves and scrolls.
Elmgarden

The column is finished in age darkened gold it does have a few knocks and losses, the back is not carved this presumably was against a wall, the Column is otherwise sound

The columns 55” tall, and 11” x 12”

DG26

Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Giltwood Corinthian Column Pedestal to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188932
Dealers Internal Ref
DG26
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A tall, carved giltwood Corinthian column pedestal featuring a fluted shaft, acanthus leaf capital, and decorative base. SOLD13 AUG 26
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Archive I A tall, carved giltwood Corinthian column pedestal featuring a fluted shaft, acanthus leaf capital, and decorative base. SOLD13 AUG 26

French Carved Gilt Corinthian Column

Archive II A tall, carved giltwood Corinthian column pedestal featuring a fluted shaft, acanthus leaf capital, and decorative base. View II
Archive III A tall, carved giltwood Corinthian column pedestal featuring a fluted shaft, acanthus leaf capital, and decorative base. View III
Archive IV A tall, carved giltwood Corinthian column pedestal featuring a fluted shaft, acanthus leaf capital, and decorative base. View IV
Archive V A tall, carved giltwood Corinthian column pedestal featuring a fluted shaft, acanthus leaf capital, and decorative base. View V
Archive VI A tall, carved giltwood Corinthian column pedestal featuring a fluted shaft, acanthus leaf capital, and decorative base. View VI
Archive VII A tall, carved giltwood Corinthian column pedestal featuring a fluted shaft, acanthus leaf capital, and decorative base. View VII
Archive VIII A tall, carved giltwood Corinthian column pedestal featuring a fluted shaft, acanthus leaf capital, and decorative base. View VIII
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A tall, carved giltwood Corinthian column pedestal featuring a fluted shaft, acanthus leaf capital, and decorative base.
French Carved Gilt Corinthian Column
Ref: SA1188932
A tall, carved giltwood Corinthian column pedestal featuring a fluted shaft, acanthus leaf capital, and decorative base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPedestals & Columns
  • Period18th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Timber
  • ColourMuted Gold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf capital, Fluted shaft, Carved base
  • SizeH 165 cm (65 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

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A Corinthian column pedestal is a decorative architectural stand inspired by classical Greek and Roman architecture, characterised by a fluted shaft and a capital decorated with carved acanthus leaves and scrollwork.

These pedestals were typically hand-carved from solid timber such as pine or oak, coated with a gesso composition ground, and finished with gold leaf gilding.

Authentic antique giltwood pieces often feature hand-carved joinery marks, subtle wear or natural distressing showing the underlying red clay bole or white gesso, and genuine water-gilding patination rather than modern metallic paint.

A carved column works as a focal point in an empty corner or hallway to elevate a marble bust, bronze sculpture, or potted trailing plant, adding vertical scale and architectural interest.

Giltwood requires delicate handling; dust gently with a soft feather duster or dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or damp cloths that could dissolve the water-soluble gesso base.
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