Antique Column - 1850-1900 - Expanded with a clay pot.

ANTIQUE ONYX COLUMN WITH BRASS FITTINGS – FRENCH STYLE OF THE 19th CENTURY – APPROX. 120 CM – HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC BOWL

!! ATTENTION !!!--!!! ATTENTION !!!
!!! PICKUP ONLY !!!
(FALKENBERG/BRANDENBURG)

Dear interested parties,

welcome to my auction!

You are bidding on an extraordinary, representative onyx column with artistically decorated, gold-colored metal fittings and a decorative, handmade ceramic bowl.

The imposing object combines the classic elegance of historical stone masonry and metalworking with a unique, artisanal design. With a total height of about 120 centimeters, it is an impressive eye-catcher and is well suited as a decorative single piece for demanding living rooms, entry areas, galleries, or a stylish antique-inspired interior.

ORIGIN AND HISTORICAL CLASSIFICATION

The historic base is designed in the style of French presentation columns, known as sellettes, which were particularly produced in the second half of the 19th century.

Comparable specimens of onyx with brass or bronze fittings are attributed to French Historicism or the Napoleon III era.

Characteristic are the slender, cylindrical stone shaft, the massive square plinth, and the ornamented metal casings at the upper and lower column ends.

The exact origin and creation date of this piece are not documented. Based on its design, a placement in the late 19th or early 20th century seems plausible.

THE ONYX COLUMN – NATURAL STONE AND CLASSICAL ORNAMENTATION

The centerpiece is the about 69 cm high stone column with a warm honey-yellow to amber base hue.

The natural grain shows vivid color transitions and darker, cloud-like inclusions that give the stone its distinctive glow.

The square base with a footprint of 25 x 25 cm provides a representative finish.

Particularly decorative are the gold-colored, presumably brass, metal fittings.

The lower column end is adorned with classic ornaments and forms a harmonious transition between the square base and the round stone shaft.

The upper end also features a surrounding, ornamentally designed metal frame.

The combination of warm-toned natural stone and gold-colored metalwork gives the column its elegant, historic appearance.

HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC BOWL – INDIVIDUAL ADDITION

The upper finish is a generously sized, handmade ceramic bowl with a diameter of about 27 centimeters.

Its gray-green glaze is crossed by curved, reddish-brown decorative bands.

Subtle irregularities in shape and surface design emphasize the handiwork character.

The ceramic bowl rests on a wooden board about two centimeters thick, colored to match.

Important for historical classification:

The top design was altered later. Originally the column likely had another cap plate, possibly also made of onyx.

Today’s combination of a historically styled column base, wooden board, and handmade ceramic should be understood as a late, individual addition.

It is precisely this contrast between classical column architecture and artisanal ceramic that gives the object its unique decorative character.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Total height: approx. 120 cm
Square base:
- Width: 25 cm
- Depth: 25 cm
- Height: approx. 13 cm
Lower metal fitting:
- Height: approx. 9 cm
Round onyx shaft:
- Height: approx. 69 cm
- Diameter: approx. 10 cm
Upper metal fitting:
- Height: approx. 5.6 cm
Upper wooden board:
- Thickness: approx. 2 cm
Handmade ceramic bowl:
- Height: approx. 21 cm
- Diameter: approx. 27 cm
Total weight:
- Estimated approx. 25 kg, not weighed.
All measurements are approximate. The overall height was calculated from the individual measurements.

CONDITION AND SPECIALITIES

This is an older, used decorative object with a later-modified top design.

Age- and use-related signs as well as possible irregularities of materials should be taken into account.

The handmade ceramic shows characteristic differences in form and surface design.

Visible joints and fasteners belong to the current construction.

Please examine all photographs carefully. They are part of the item description and provide an additional impression of execution, design, and condition.

A DECORATIVE ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECE WITH CHARACTER

Whether as a representative home accessory, an exceptional focal point in the entry area, or a decorative collectible, this onyx column impresses with its imposing presence and the interesting combination of different materials and stylistic periods.

Particularly, the warm tones of the natural stone, the ornamented metal fittings, and the individually designed ceramic bowl make the piece a striking antique with its own character.

PICKUP AND SALE CONDITIONS

Pickup only!
Location: 16225 Eberswalde, near Berlin, Brandenburg.
Due to size, weight, and delicate materials, the object is offered exclusively for personal pickup.
Shipping is not available.
Please arrange a suitable vehicle for pickup and possibly a second person to help carry.
This is a private sale of a used item. The sale is conducted under exclusion of liability for material defects to the extent permitted by law. A voluntary return is not offered. Statutory rights remain unaffected.

CLOSING REMARKS

Thank you for your interest in this special piece!
I wish you much joy in viewing the photographs and, of course, much fun and success in bidding!

With kind regards