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Two European decorative cast-iron columns dating to the late 19th century, with naturalist and historicist motifs and Art Nouveau influence, the larger piece standing 80 cm high by 38 cm deep and 38 cm wide, in good condition with minor signs of aging and stains.
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A set of two European decorative columns, dating from the second half of the 19th century, executed in cast iron, embossed and pierced, with Naturalist and Historicist-inspired decoration. The larger piece features a tall, slender structure, standing on three arched and spaced feet, ending in supports with vegetal-cut silhouettes. The uprights unfold in sinuous lines, enriched by foliage, flowers, floral buds, scrolls and elements inspired by the Naturalist style. At the bottom, the feet are linked by a pierced composition, centered by a medallion with a relief of a mask or female face, framed by volutes, leaves and flowers. The circular top is fully pierced, forming a delicate radial composition of floral motifs, palmettes and scrolls. The second column presents a vertical two-level structure, consisting of four long uprights, conceived like Naturalist branches, with small shoots, leaves and flowers distributed along the surface. It has two pierced platforms, with cuts approximately circular or quadrilobate, abundantly decorated with large leaves, flowers and arabesques. The feet extend into vegetalistic scrolls, giving lightness and stability to the structure. Although they display different configurations, the two pieces share the same ornamental taste, marked by the abundance of botanical elements, by pierced work and by organic lines. The design approaches the Historicist and Naturalist tastes of the late 19th century, anticipating some decorative solutions associated with Art Nouveau, particularly in the use of stems, leaves and flowers as structural elements. Conceived for use as columns, pedestals, window boxes or supports for vases and decorative objects, they are pieces with strong sculptural presence, suitable for classic interiors, conservatories or spaces with an 19th-century inspiration. They present a dark patina, traces of gilding or metallic tones in the raised areas, superficial oxidation and wear, compatible with age and use.
Origin: Europe
Era: 19th century, probably second half
Style: Historicist, Naturalist, with Art Nouveau influence
Materials: cast iron, embossed and pierced
Dimensions of the larger: 80 × 38 × 38 cm
A set of two European decorative columns, dating from the second half of the 19th century, executed in cast iron, embossed and pierced, with Naturalist and Historicist-inspired decoration. The larger piece features a tall, slender structure, standing on three arched and spaced feet, ending in supports with vegetal-cut silhouettes. The uprights unfold in sinuous lines, enriched by foliage, flowers, floral buds, scrolls and elements inspired by the Naturalist style. At the bottom, the feet are linked by a pierced composition, centered by a medallion with a relief of a mask or female face, framed by volutes, leaves and flowers. The circular top is fully pierced, forming a delicate radial composition of floral motifs, palmettes and scrolls. The second column presents a vertical two-level structure, consisting of four long uprights, conceived like Naturalist branches, with small shoots, leaves and flowers distributed along the surface. It has two pierced platforms, with cuts approximately circular or quadrilobate, abundantly decorated with large leaves, flowers and arabesques. The feet extend into vegetalistic scrolls, giving lightness and stability to the structure. Although they display different configurations, the two pieces share the same ornamental taste, marked by the abundance of botanical elements, by pierced work and by organic lines. The design approaches the Historicist and Naturalist tastes of the late 19th century, anticipating some decorative solutions associated with Art Nouveau, particularly in the use of stems, leaves and flowers as structural elements. Conceived for use as columns, pedestals, window boxes or supports for vases and decorative objects, they are pieces with strong sculptural presence, suitable for classic interiors, conservatories or spaces with an 19th-century inspiration. They present a dark patina, traces of gilding or metallic tones in the raised areas, superficial oxidation and wear, compatible with age and use.
Origin: Europe
Era: 19th century, probably second half
Style: Historicist, Naturalist, with Art Nouveau influence
Materials: cast iron, embossed and pierced
Dimensions of the larger: 80 × 38 × 38 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Material
Iron
Country of origin
Europe
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
80 cm
Width
38 cm
Depth
38 cm
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