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Lot 359
Decorative Architectural Plinth and Three Gilt Accessories
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, the architectural plinth in wood, fluted column shaft and base, faux painted to resemble marble and stone (17 x 9 3/4 x 10 in.); second the floral bouquet basket composition and wire, gesso and red bole clay with applied gilding (14 x 13 x 5 3/4 in.); last a pair of gilt wood and composition frames, ornate foliate patterned surround, with shell motifs to corners. (Accepts 4 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. artwork; Sight size 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.; Frame size 9 1/2 x 11 3/8 in.)

The Caroline Faison Antiques Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Some old insect damage to underside of plinth; each with scattered chips and wear to surfaces.