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Pair of pedestals c.1762
Oak, kingwood, ebony, rosewood, gilt bronze | 158.8 x 68.6 x 49.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2544
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Pair of upright bulbous pedestals of oak veneered with kingwood and fitted with marquetry panels of geometric design of rosewood, ebony and gilt bronze mounts. Beneath gilt bronze projecting cornice are fitted masks of Diana with oak branches and Apollo with a laurel garland. Four corners of body fitted with gilt bronze acanthus and scroll mounts and the sides with gilt bronze flowers. Gilt bronze trophies to incurved front section, consisting of musical instruments and instruments of the arts. Base set with bands of gilt bronze Vitruvian scrolls and the whole supported on four gilt bronze lions paw feet. The back of each pedestal is fitted with a door.
Provenance
Acquired by George IV. Supplied by Gilles Joubert. Both pedestals were part of the cases for the Diana and Apollo clocks, with pendulums, which were placed in the alcove of Louis XVI's bedroom at Versailles, c.1762. On 23 February 1792 they were moved to the inner rooms of the Tuileries. Purchased by George IV from J. Fogg, 6 June 1827 for £126 and 'delivered to Mr.Morel in a perfect State for use of His Majesty at Windsor Castle'. Delivered to Morel and Seddon subsequently for further work on the pedestals in connection with the New Ball Room (ie. Grand Reception Room), 17 February 1832.
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Medium and techniques
Oak, kingwood, ebony, rosewood, gilt bronze
Measurements
158.8 x 68.6 x 49.5 cm (whole object)
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