Pedestal " Eros riding a dolphin " in natural wood and blackened wood, Napoleon III taste - 2nd half of the 19th century

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Pedestal " Eros riding a dolphin " in natural wood and blackened wood, Napoleon III taste - 2nd half of the 19th century

Name: Pedestal ' Eros riding a dolphin ' in natural wood and blackened wood, Napoleon III taste - 2nd half of the 19th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: ZQNWE1VUJ4
Price: 2400 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery Antiquités Lecomte

2.400 €

Period 19th century

Style Second Empire style, Napoleon III style

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From: 44810, Héric, France

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Charming sellette in the Napoleon III taste, topped by a blackened wooden tray, worked in the shape of a scallop shell, and provided with a round base, also in blackened wood, embellished with moldings and resting on galette feet.
The unusual carved shaft of the seat represents the long tail of a dolphin whose head is ridden by a cherub. This tail looks like a sinuous branch decorated with acanthus leaves.
Naked Eros, seated on his dolphin, seems joyful, holding his curly hair with his left hand, the other resting on his thigh. His legs have aquatic attributes recalling the symbiosis that unites the cherub with his companion.
We imagine them skimming the seas and sharing many adventures.
This theme of the god of love riding a dolphin, a mythological animal, was recurrent in ancient art.
It is here reinterpreted by the artist who creates a unique and poetic ornamental saddle.

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Period : 2nd half of the 19th century
Excellent condition.
Restored in our workshop.
Waxed finish only.
Delivery possible, in France and in Europe, by our partner specialized in the transport of furniture.
Dimensions :
Tray : 41 cm x 41 cm
Total height : 111 cm

Reference : 380U

Ref: ZQNWE1VUJ4

Additional Information

Condition	Restored
Style	Second Empire style, Napoleon III style (Other tables of Second Empire style, Napoleon III style Style)
Period	19th century (Other tables 19th century)
Country of origin	France
Height (cm)	111
Diameter (cm)	41
Materials	Wood
Internal reference	380U