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Pair of Venetian 18th/19th Century Italian Rococo Solomonic Columns

$12,500List Price

About the Item

An extraordinary pair of late 18th or early 19th century silver-gilt Solomonic swirl twisting pillar corinthian capital columns with ornate, richly carved and gilded grape, foliate vine and floral design. The 200 year old architectural salvaged building elements present splendidly, in typical antique condition, having original beautiful elegantly aged patina, warm luxurious hues, weathered, worn, rustic, heavily distressed, chippy paint, loss of gilding and mounted anchors that can be removed. Dimensions: (approx) 51" Height, 5.5" diameter Historic and important, this exceptionally executed, likely religious church elements in origin, were imported by the late Robert L. Thornton (1884-1964) for use in his masterpiece estate, where they've stayed for over half century. Provenance: From the R.L. Thornton Chateau Des Grotteaux, Dallas, Texas. In addition to included catalog documents, the last photo shows the pair behind the bed in the property. Robert L. Thornton, (known as “Mr. Dallas” among journalists) was a prominent Dallas businessman, philanthropist, mayor, and the man for whom R.L. Thornton Freeway is named, among other various roads and places in Dallas including: Interstate 30 east of downtown (E R. L. Thornton Freeway), Interstate 35E south of downtown (S R. L. Thornton Freeway), and the headquarters building of the Dallas County Community College District in downtown Dallas. He lived out his sunset years from 1928 to 1964 in a stunning French inspired estate on Gaston Avenue, surrounded by an 8-foot stone and hedge wall and elegant wrought iron gate that separates it from the street. Thornton's Chateau Des Grotteaux (“House of the Cave”) is the most unique and a much beloved estate in Dallas. On nearly one acre in Lakewood, Thornton purchased the unfinished home in 1929 and completed construction. The home was designed after a chateau in Normandy, France, with nearly every architectural and decorative element, along with interior furnishings brought over from France and Italy.

Dimensions:
Height: 51 in (129.54 cm)Diameter: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Rococo (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Gilt,Hand-Carved
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
18th-19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Present splendidly, in typical antique condition, having original beautiful elegantly aged patina, warm luxurious hues, weathered, worn, rustic, heavily distressed, chippy paint, loss of gilding and mounted anchors that can be removed.
Seller Location:
Forney, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5977227002712

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