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Auction archive: Lot number 708

Impressive Pair of Carved Fruitwood ColumnsImpressive Pair of Carved Fruitwood Columns

Estimate
US$25,000 - US$35,000
Price realised:
US$17,775
Auction archive: Lot number 708

Impressive Pair of Carved Fruitwood ColumnsImpressive Pair of Carved Fruitwood Columns

Estimate
US$25,000 - US$35,000
Price realised:
US$17,775
Beschreibung:

Impressive Pair of Carved Fruitwood Columns, late 19th century, each formed as a vertical tower of winged cherubs clustered around a tree trunk, realistically carved leaves, floral garlands, grape clusters, and grape-filled baskets, the uppermost cherub supporting a fluted bowl with slightly everted rim, set on rounded bases carved with beaded and ovolo bands, ht. approx. 8 ft., together with a pair of painted wood bases. Provenance: Purchased by the grandfather of the consignor from the Italian Pavilion at the 1893 Columbian Exposition, at the close of the fair.

Auction archive: Lot number 708
Auction:
Datum:
9 Jul 2011
Auction house:
Bonhams | Skinner
Park Plaza 63
Boston, MA 02116
United States
+1 (0)617 3505400
+1 (0)617 3505429
Beschreibung:

Impressive Pair of Carved Fruitwood Columns, late 19th century, each formed as a vertical tower of winged cherubs clustered around a tree trunk, realistically carved leaves, floral garlands, grape clusters, and grape-filled baskets, the uppermost cherub supporting a fluted bowl with slightly everted rim, set on rounded bases carved with beaded and ovolo bands, ht. approx. 8 ft., together with a pair of painted wood bases. Provenance: Purchased by the grandfather of the consignor from the Italian Pavilion at the 1893 Columbian Exposition, at the close of the fair.

Auction archive: Lot number 708
Auction:
Datum:
9 Jul 2011
Auction house:
Bonhams | Skinner
Park Plaza 63
Boston, MA 02116
United States
+1 (0)617 3505400
+1 (0)617 3505429
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