Bidspirit auction | Pair Continental Carved Wood Pedestals

Pair Continental Carved Wood Pedestals - Origin: Probably Italy Date: Probably 18th century, with later alterations Period/Style: Baroque Materials: Carved hardwood, probably walnut, with a brown-finished surface Form: Pair of pedestals, apparently adapted from altar candlesticks Description: A pair of Continental carved wood pedestals in the Italian Baroque tradition, probably 18th century, each with a circular leaf-carved platform and an elongated shaft ornamented with overlapping foliage, spiral-fluted knops and beaded collars. The triform bases have framed panels carved with winged angel masks, cherub heads and foliate scrolls against quatrefoil grounds, and terminate in bold paw feet. Central holes in the platforms suggest former altar-candlestick use, with the prickets now absent. Probably walnut, with an old brown-finished surface. Dimensions: 55 in. H, 21.5 in. W, 18 in. D, each Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Wear and losses to the surface finish, shrinkage cracks, and scattered chips to carved edges and feet. Circular tops show substantial wear and old alterations; candle prickets are absent. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 55 x 21.5 x 18 in