Pair of Louis XV Style Malachite and Ormolu Gueridon

Mid-20th century, malachite veneer, gilt metal and granite, circular top with ormolu trim, figural support featuring nude woman over three satyr monopodia, resembling the antique 1st century CE ithyphallic version found in Pompeii in 1755, atop a tripod plinth mounted to a circular granite base.

26.25 x 24 in. diameter

The Estate of the late Dr. William "Bill" Webb Johnston and Mr. Charles "Chuck" Raymond West, Hillsborough, NC

One top detached; restoration including likely later granite bases; later ormolu trim to top edges; one satyr with cracked neck and hairline at arm.