16th Century Oxidized Basalt Column Fragment on Stand Vases a large French collection started

a large French collection started in 1960’s

Provenance: from large Canadian collection of antiquities

this is an incredibly monumental carving

Protruding acanthus leaves in a half moon shape shoot out from a flat limestone slab

Dimensions: 11” H x 7

16th Century Oxidized Basalt Column Fragment on Stand Vases a large French collection startedOriginates from: Southern Italy Era: 16th Century Dimensions: 7 H x 4" W x 4" D Lovely sculptural architectural column fragment, dating from the Italian renaissance, 16th century. Masterfully carved of an oxidized basalt, this fragment exhibits beautiful craftsmanship and sculptural appeal. A stunning example of renaissance craft, mounted to a contemporary tiered wooden base.