Antique
Pedestal, c. 1900
Green marble (probably Verde Alpi)
111 x 29 x 39.5 cm
43 3/4 x 11 3/8 x 15 1/2 in
43 3/4 x 11 3/8 x 15 1/2 in
Further images
This marble pedestal's composition follows a classical vocabulary: an octagonal base rising into a profiled plinth, a spirally twisted shaft, and a restrained capital supporting a rectangular slab. The torsion...
This marble pedestal's composition follows a classical vocabulary: an octagonal base rising into a profiled plinth, a spirally twisted shaft, and a restrained capital supporting a rectangular slab. The torsion of the column introduces movement into an otherwise architectural form, creating a subtle tension between weight and ascent. Intended to support a bust or floral arrangement, the piece embodies the ceremonial function of display.
