Umbrella stand/rack - Cast iron - Neo-Renaissance style
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Antique cast-iron umbrella stand with serpent and scallop motifs in a historicist Neo-Renaissance style, dating to circa 1850–1920, measuring 61 cm high, 23 cm wide and 23 cm deep, and weighing 4.6 kg.
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Ancient cast-iron umbrella stand with snake and shell decoration – circa 1900
Old umbrella and cane stand for a vestibule in molded cast iron, historicist style with Neo-Renaissance inspiration, probably made at the end of the 19th century or the beginning of the 20th century.
This piece presents a particularly interesting decorative composition, combining several ornamental elements characteristic of the taste of that period.
The upper part features four curved supports intended to hold umbrellas and canes. Two of them are adorned with serpents whose sinuous bodies, scales, eyes and heads are represented in relief.
These animal motifs integrate into a set of volutes and moldings, crowned by a polygonal, openwork grip with an architectural design.
The central column, elegantly proportioned, shows a succession of balusters, molded rings and vegetal motifs.
It rests on a water-receiving shell-shaped receptacle (conch) with wide radiating channels and a festooned outline.
The base consists of three animal-like feet evoking lion paws, contributing to the stability of the piece while extending its decorative vocabulary.
The variety of motifs, the work in the foundry and the overall balance of the composition give this object a singular decorative presence.
It will naturally find its place in a hallway, a vestibule, a characterful house or an interior that combines antique furniture and contemporary decoration.
Dimensions and characteristics
Total height: 61 cm
Maximum width: 23 cm
Maximum depth: 23 cm
Weight: 4.6 kg
Material: cast iron
Probable era: late 19th – early 20th century
Style: historicist, Neo-Renaissance influence
Manufacturer: unidentified
Condition: Good overall structural condition for an antique object.
The piece is stable and functional. The four upper supports are integral with the central column and the three feet ensure good ground stability.
The iron presents an antiqued patina and signs of oxidation related to age and use, particularly visible in the lower receptacle and under the base.
Two small cavities are visible in the shell, without any through perforation observed. They are documented in the close-up photographs.
The central column has been stabilized by simply tightening its lower fastening screw, without restoration work.
The piece is preserved in its antique state, with no aesthetic restoration or painting.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise appreciation of its condition.
The umbrella visible in some photographs is for illustration purposes only and is not included in the sale.
Ancient cast-iron umbrella stand with snake and shell decoration – circa 1900
Old umbrella and cane stand for a vestibule in molded cast iron, historicist style with Neo-Renaissance inspiration, probably made at the end of the 19th century or the beginning of the 20th century.
This piece presents a particularly interesting decorative composition, combining several ornamental elements characteristic of the taste of that period.
The upper part features four curved supports intended to hold umbrellas and canes. Two of them are adorned with serpents whose sinuous bodies, scales, eyes and heads are represented in relief.
These animal motifs integrate into a set of volutes and moldings, crowned by a polygonal, openwork grip with an architectural design.
The central column, elegantly proportioned, shows a succession of balusters, molded rings and vegetal motifs.
It rests on a water-receiving shell-shaped receptacle (conch) with wide radiating channels and a festooned outline.
The base consists of three animal-like feet evoking lion paws, contributing to the stability of the piece while extending its decorative vocabulary.
The variety of motifs, the work in the foundry and the overall balance of the composition give this object a singular decorative presence.
It will naturally find its place in a hallway, a vestibule, a characterful house or an interior that combines antique furniture and contemporary decoration.
Dimensions and characteristics
Total height: 61 cm
Maximum width: 23 cm
Maximum depth: 23 cm
Weight: 4.6 kg
Material: cast iron
Probable era: late 19th – early 20th century
Style: historicist, Neo-Renaissance influence
Manufacturer: unidentified
Condition: Good overall structural condition for an antique object.
The piece is stable and functional. The four upper supports are integral with the central column and the three feet ensure good ground stability.
The iron presents an antiqued patina and signs of oxidation related to age and use, particularly visible in the lower receptacle and under the base.
Two small cavities are visible in the shell, without any through perforation observed. They are documented in the close-up photographs.
The central column has been stabilized by simply tightening its lower fastening screw, without restoration work.
The piece is preserved in its antique state, with no aesthetic restoration or painting.
The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise appreciation of its condition.
The umbrella visible in some photographs is for illustration purposes only and is not included in the sale.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
4600 g
Title additional information
Neo-Renaissance style
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Belgium
Material
Cast iron
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
61 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
23 cm
Estimated period
1900-1920, 1850-1900
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