Neoclassical Marble Gueridon with Rams-Head Legs
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Neoclassical style marble and cast iron gueridon, with circular green marble top, on three legs capped by rams-heads and terminating in hoof feet, height 78 cm diameter 65 cm. provenance: Private Collection, Sydney
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- Hoof Foot - A hoof foot, resembling an animal's hoof was sometimes used at the termination of a cabriole leg.
- Provenance - A term used to describe the provable history of an antique or work of art, and thus an additional aid to verifying its authenticity. Provenance can have an inflating effect on the price of an item, particularly if the provenance relates to the early settlement of Australia, a famous person, or royalty. Less significant are previous sales of the item through an auction house or dealer.
- Gueridon - The French term originally the name for a small stand for a candelabrum, but now used to describe any small circular topped table or pedestal, often with an intermediate shelf and on three legs..
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