Description:
Pair of Neoclassical-style Giltwood Plant Stands, 20th century, heavily carved overall, ribbed bowl with pendant swags over a medial waist accented by a finial, all suspended by three figural head-mounted curvate legs extending to pied-a-biche terminals surmounting a lower stretcher supported on flaring fluted feet, ht. 46, wd. 19, dp. 19 in.
Estimate $800-1,200
Heavily gilded, some small areas with loss of gilding, overall rubbing, some nicks, scuffs and abrasions to each top. See photos.
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Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.