Table stand - Ormolu
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Description from the seller
Portable lectern in gilded bronze with red velvet upholstery.
The portable lecterns in gilded bronze with red velvet upholstery were refined objects used mainly between the 18th and 19th centuries to support sacred books, precious manuscripts, or study texts. These supports were particularly valued in private libraries, scholars' studies, and the domestic chapels of European aristocratic families. The gilded decorations and fine velvet reflected the owner's social status and the sacredness of the texts kept. These lecterns are highly sought after by collectors of ecclesiastical objects, bibliophiles, and enthusiasts of antique furnishings. Their charm lies in the combination of functionality and aesthetic refinement, representing tangible testimonies of European book culture and decorative metal craftsmanship. Well-preserved specimens with elaborate decorations are particularly appreciated for their historical and decorative value.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslatePortable lectern in gilded bronze with red velvet upholstery.
The portable lecterns in gilded bronze with red velvet upholstery were refined objects used mainly between the 18th and 19th centuries to support sacred books, precious manuscripts, or study texts. These supports were particularly valued in private libraries, scholars' studies, and the domestic chapels of European aristocratic families. The gilded decorations and fine velvet reflected the owner's social status and the sacredness of the texts kept. These lecterns are highly sought after by collectors of ecclesiastical objects, bibliophiles, and enthusiasts of antique furnishings. Their charm lies in the combination of functionality and aesthetic refinement, representing tangible testimonies of European book culture and decorative metal craftsmanship. Well-preserved specimens with elaborate decorations are particularly appreciated for their historical and decorative value.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Weight
2.8 kg
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Ormolu
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
34 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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