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silla was born out of a passion for beautiful objects: special pieces with aesthetic and historical significance. In 2009, after years of collecting, Andrew Silla and his wife Grace began to work privately with clients from their residence in Southern Maryland. Quickly outgrowing the space, the business was moved from Maryland to Pennsylvania in 2012 and after several warehouse location changes it was firmly settled in the present brick-and-mortar location in downtown Shippensburg.

The 9000 square foot brick-and-mortar gallery is home to a large collection of works of art and estate jewelry. We specialize in sculpture circa 1860 through 1930 with a particular emphasis on the Animaliers and as such the gallery always has a very large collection of exceptional European and American sculpture available on display.

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Empire Style Rosewood, Mahogany and Bronze Columnar Pedestal

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Regular Price: $4,900.00
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407FPK10A
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EMPIRE STYLE BRASS AND BRONZE MOUNTED ROSEWOOD AND INLAID-MAHOGANY COLUMNAR PEDESTAL
France, circa early 20th century
Item # 407FPK10A 

This gorgeous and rather powerful columnar pedestal features a circular mahogany plank top raised over a straight column surrounded with a bold reeding dressed in mahogany veneers that are cut to create diagonal rays. The upper portion has a raised ring veneered with vibrant and chaotic rosewood with elaborate stepped brass-work surrounding handsomely cast and chiseled gilt-bronze rosettes. The lower portion includes rising bellflower inlays along each of the reeds over a bold bronze ring with crisscrossed ribbons set at equal intervals over a squared rosewood veneered base with inverted corners. The result is a very eye-catching array with great color that sets a nice stage for the sculpture it is intended to raise.


Measurements: 43 1/2" H x 12 1/2" W/D (at the bottom); 10 1/8" diameter (top)

Condition Report:
Scattered restorations around the base veneers with areas of splicing, cracking of the veneers and touchups. Old tarnished bronze mounts with discoloration and natural patina. The surface presents overall in "good" condition, but far from pristine with an overall pleasing surface patina to the French polish and scattered but attractive surface history throughout - it could certainly be refinished to a pristine presentation, but would likely lose some of its charm. Overall a powerful presentation - incredibly sturdy and capable of raising a sculpture of substantial weight without concern.