Decorative Arts & Design

September 1924, 2020
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LOT 368

Lot 368

Large Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Rosewood Column Form Pedestal, c.1860

Large Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Rosewood Column Form Pedestal, c.1860
Lot 368 Details
Large Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Rosewood Column Form Pedestal, c.1860

with ram's head capitol, ebonized base and throat, and shaped, green serpentine top
height 51.5 in — 130.8 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $1,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Large Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Rosewood Column Form Pedestal, c.1860
  • Large Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Rosewood Column Form Pedestal, c.1860
  • Large Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Rosewood Column Form Pedestal, c.1860
  • Large Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Rosewood Column Form Pedestal, c.1860
  • Large Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Burl Walnut Inlaid Rosewood Column Form Pedestal, c.1860

CONDITION DETAILS

Considerable losses to veneer. Top requires re-securing,

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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