A Fine Italian Siena Scagliola Pink Marble Column c.1870 sub-Curios Three have markings verso

Three have markings verso

Charles specialised in the reproduction of antique lighting and gained a significant reputation in the field of bronze casting

The gilding is original and shows rubbing showing the pink base bole underneath and there is a nice craquelure to the surface with some small losses throughout to the frame

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There is an old crack to the turned base running from one side to the other but the piece remains stable

A Fine Italian Siena Scagliola Pink Marble Column c.1870 sub-Curios Three have markings versoOrigin: Italian Period: Late 19thC Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1870 Height: 45 Diameter: 11. 5 The beautiful carved pink siena scagliola marble column or plinth, the cylindrical body with a lipped pedestal top, the whole with greys and yellow viens amidst and surviving from the last quarter of the nineteenth century and Grand Tour Italy. The column is very heavy indeed being solid marble and therefore could be used for any form of sculpture. There