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A closely related pedestal is illustrated in W.M. Odom, A History of Italian Furniture, 1966, vol. II, p. 15, fig. 14.
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AN ITALIAN BAROQUE STYLE POLYCHROME-PAINTED AND PARCEL-GILT PEDESTAL
With square moulded top above an incurved frieze carved with a bell flower, on splayed legs carved with scrolls, foliage, and a mask, on paw feet-49¾in. (126cm.) high, 17in. (43cm.) wide, 16in. (41cm.) deep
With square moulded top above an incurved frieze carved with a bell flower, on splayed legs carved with scrolls, foliage, and a mask, on paw feet-49¾in. (126cm.) high, 17in. (43cm.) wide, 16in. (41cm.) deep