Polychrome Figural Metal Bedstead
Origin: Probably France
Date: Circa 1880
Period/Style: Renaissance Revival
Materials: Cast metal, sheet metal, iron framework and polychrome paint
Form: Figural bedstead
Description: An elaborately cast metal bedstead with arched head and foot panels and substantial corner posts surmounted by winged cherubs. Relief ornament includes flower-filled urns, birds, scrolling foliage and mask motifs, with quarter-round foliate brackets at the corners. The broad side rails center reclining classical figures within scrolling cartouches accented by flowers and ribbon ornament. Cream-colored paint is enriched with pale green, pink and yellow details. The richly modeled Renaissance ornament and figural vocabulary are characteristic of elaborate Continental metal furniture of the 19th century.
Dimensions: 47 in. H; interior 74 in. L, 50 in. W
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Condition: Wear, flaking and scattered losses to the painted surface, particularly on the figures, moldings and edges. Surface discoloration and abrasions to the metal panels and rails. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible.
Dimensions: 47 in
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Origin: Probably France
Date: Circa 1880
Period/Style: Renaissance Revival
Materials: Cast metal, sheet metal, iron framework and polychrome paint
Form: Figural bedstead
Description: An elaborately cast metal bedstead with arched head and foot panels and substantial corner posts surmounted by winged cherubs. Relief ornament includes flower-filled urns, birds, scrolling foliage and mask motifs, with quarter-round foliate brackets at the corners. The broad side rails center reclining classical figures within scrolling cartouches accented by flowers and ribbon ornament. Cream-colored paint is enriched with pale green, pink and yellow details. The richly modeled Renaissance ornament and figural vocabulary are characteristic of elaborate Continental metal furniture of the 19th century.
Dimensions: 47 in. H; interior 74 in. L, 50 in. W
Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance.
Condition: Wear, flaking and scattered losses to the painted surface, particularly on the figures, moldings and edges. Surface discoloration and abrasions to the metal panels and rails. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible.
Dimensions: 47 in
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Time, Location
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