French Onyx and Champlevé Pedestal

Description:

French Onyx and Champlevé Pedestal, 19th century, with overall gilt-bronze highlights, oval top with shaped enamel apron frieze supported by an acanthus-topped column-form pedestal with medial winged ornament accented by griffon masks, dolphins at base resting on a rectangular plinth supported by scrolling feet, ht. 33, wd. 23, dp. 16 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Part of frieze is off (though is on-site) with some repairs to frieze that remains attached. Some overall signs of wear including nicks and scuffs to surfaces, rubbing of bronze.


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