Pair of Mid C19th Decorated Faux ‘Verde Antico’ Simulated Marble Wooden Display Columns.

Pair of mid C19th decorated faux ‘verde antico’ simulated marble wooden display columns.

Impressive pair of elegant faux marble columns of desirable scale and height for displaying sculpture. The skilfully-executed painted faux marble finish replicating ‘verde antico’ stone .

Raised on a square plinth , the columns each with a pale cream striated turned contrasting ring . The circular columnar bodies of uniform diameter , the top surfaces with some evidence of historic wear and loss of decoration .

Substantial heavy-weight columns of solid and stable construction, in excellent original condition with only minimal wear or loss to the decoration. The simulated marble bodies probably constructed from pine .

H 60”

W 10”

D 10”

The bases 14” square

England c.1850

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