A set of four Italian gilt-bronze mounted faux porphyry scagliola...

with flaring acanthus capitals, above a fluted frieze collar and moulded foot with fluted edge, on later stained oak plinths; (with later snake-form mounts)

(4)

Height 104 in. ; Haut. 264 cm

Catalogue Note:
These four tall columns were displayed in the small dining room adjoining the Porcelain Room at Son Galcerán, Mallorca, the celebrated residence of Manuel ("Manolo") March. A prominent Spanish collector and member of the influential March family, Manolo March assembled one of the most sophisticated private collections in Spain, furnishing the house with an eclectic mix of Old Master paintings, European furniture, decorative arts and classical antiquities. The interiors of Son Galcerán, decorated by Maison Jansen, became renowned for their cultivated blend of historic styles and exceptional works of art.

Provenance:
Christie’s, New York, 29 September 1999, lots 105 and 106;

Collection Manolo March, Mallorca;

Christie's, London, The Manolo March Collection From Son Galcerán, Mallorca, lot 97.