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Pair of Continental Gesso and Wood Pilaster Columns

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Pair of Continental gesso and wood pilaster columns Continental, 20th century Height 245cm, width 55cm, depth 30cm This elegant pair of pilasters is crafted from gesso and wood in the Ionic style. Each pilaster—a square profile column that is not weight bearing—features a grey mock-marble shaft topped with a gilt Ionic capital, above of which is a protruding dark grey entablature. The gesso is finely painted in imitation of pietra serena, a marble commonly used in Italy during the Renaissance.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 96.46 in (245 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    The columns are structurally sound and should be fixed to the wall. Scattered losses and cosmetic wear throughout, and right-hand column is missing its base, as shown in the photos.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 107301stDibs: LU956324418952

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