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18th Century Carved Triform Pedestal
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18th Century Carved Triform Pedestal

18th century
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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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this Carved Giltwood Triform Pedestal to the 18th Century.

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SA1203977
Description
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.

Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this Carved Giltwood Triform Pedestal to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203977
Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
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Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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An 18th-century carved giltwood and polychrome triform pedestal decorated with lyre motifs, scrollwork, and paw feet.
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Archive I An 18th-century carved giltwood and polychrome triform pedestal decorated with lyre motifs, scrollwork, and paw feet.

18th Century Carved Triform Pedestal

Archive II An 18th-century carved giltwood and polychrome triform pedestal decorated with lyre motifs, scrollwork, and paw feet. View II
Archive III An 18th-century carved giltwood and polychrome triform pedestal decorated with lyre motifs, scrollwork, and paw feet. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century carved giltwood and polychrome triform pedestal decorated with lyre motifs, scrollwork, and paw feet. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century carved giltwood and polychrome triform pedestal decorated with lyre motifs, scrollwork, and paw feet. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century carved giltwood and polychrome triform pedestal decorated with lyre motifs, scrollwork, and paw feet. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century carved giltwood and polychrome triform pedestal decorated with lyre motifs, scrollwork, and paw feet. View VII
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An 18th-century carved giltwood and polychrome triform pedestal decorated with lyre motifs, scrollwork, and paw feet.
18th Century Carved Triform Pedestal
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An 18th-century carved giltwood and polychrome triform pedestal decorated with lyre motifs, scrollwork, and paw feet.
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  • ObjectPedestals & Plinths
  • Period18th century
  • StyleItalian Baroque
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Paint
  • ColourCream and Gold
  • MotifsTriform shape, Lyre and torch relief, Scrollwork moulding, Paw feet
  • SizeH 127 cm (50 in) x W 60 cm (24 in)

This eighteenth century Northern Italian triform pedestal showcases an elaborate transitional Baroque and Rococo design. The monumental form has three sides, each decorated with carved musical trophies featuring a lyre and torch relief tied with ribbons, set against a painted surface that simulates exotic marbles in rich brown and grey tones. Parcel gilt scrollwork mouldings edge the piece, while the upper section incorporates carved floral drops and architectural mouldings beneath a flat top. The base rests upon carved gilt lion's paw feet that elevate the structure from the floor. The pedestal stands 127 cm high and 60 cm wide. Such a piece suits an empty corner in a grand reception room or hallway, designed originally to support a sculpture or act as a torchere, and functions today as a dramatic display stand for decorative objects.

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A triform pedestal from the 18th century is a three-sided architectural support influenced by Baroque and Rococo design. It typically features tapering sides, scrolled feet, and Classical carved relief motifs such as lyres, torches, and laurel wreaths.

These pedestals were crafted from softwoods or hardwoods such as pine or oak, sculpted by hand, and coated with gesso. The surfaces were finished with hand-painted polychrome decoration, faux-marble effects, and leaf gilding.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-tool marks along the interior timber, craquelure across the gesso and paint layers, natural wear to the gilding exposing red or yellow bole beneath, and shrinkage gaps along historical joints.

Position the pedestal in a corner, hallway, or bay window to elevate a contemporary bronze sculpture, marble bust, or large indoor plant, creating a architectural focal point within a room scheme.

Dust surfaces lightly using a soft microfibre cloth or horsehair brush. Avoid water, harsh solvents, or wax polishes on original gesso and gilding, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent timber movement.
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