18th century, likely Italian or French, polychrome painted, gesso and gilt, the column ornately carved with scroll and figural mask decoration, surmounted by three angelic figures with dolphin tails supporting a large round bobeche with centered iron pricket spire, both mounted within white marble urns.

47 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.,

Private Collection, North Carolina

Both lacking bases; some scattered wood loss and cracks, some areas loose; old insect damage; some paint and gilt loss.