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Stock No. 36006

Pair of Victorian Brass Monopodia Dragons on Marble Bases

A pair of striking Victorian era brass monopodia dragons mounted on contrasting sienna marble bases, circa 1880. Once decorative or supporting brackets for furniture or architecture, these dragon sculptures each have a dramatic s-shaped silhouette, making eye-catching display pieces on columns in a hallway or placed either side of a mantelpiece. Freestanding, each monopodia has…

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£2,795.00

Dimensions

Depth: 14cm5.51in

Width: 23cm9.06in

Height: 51.5cm20.28in

Weight: 12.5kg27.56lbs

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Condition Report

Good structural condition. Some movement in the wings; these are bolted/screwed in place.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1880

Maker

Unknown

Material

Brass, Marble, Metal, Siena Marble

Origin

England

Period

Late 19th Century

Style

Victorian

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A pair of striking Victorian era brass monopodia dragons mounted on contrasting sienna marble bases, circa 1880.

Once decorative or supporting brackets for furniture or architecture, these dragon sculptures each have a dramatic s-shaped silhouette, making eye-catching display pieces on columns in a hallway or placed either side of a mantelpiece.

Freestanding, each monopodia has a mythological design with a snarling dragon head to the top above a clawed foot to the base.

Dimensions for each. Weight for the set.

Additional information

Weight 12.5 kg
Dimensions 14 × 23 × 51.5 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1880
Maker

Material

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Origin

England
Period

Late 19th Century

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