{"product_id":"ebonised-torcheres-pair-late-victorian","title":"Ebonised Torchères (Pair), Late Victorian","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAn elegant pair of late Victorian ebonised torchères dating from the late 19th century, combining architectural form with restrained decorative detailing. Each stand features a circular spindle-galleried top above three slender turned supports, united by a shaped undertier centred by an urn finial and raised on swept tripod legs with geometric carved ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe design reflects the influence of the late Victorian Aesthetic Movement, with its emphasis on balanced proportions, turned decoration and ebonised finishes. Equally suited to displaying sculpture, ceramics, busts or trailing plants, these stands make a striking decorative statement while retaining a light visual presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe pair carries a Christie's inventory label to the underside and was sold as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLot 5, Sale 9323, European Furniture, Christie's South Kensington, 20 February 2002\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, where catalogued as \"A Pair of Ebonised Torchères, Late 19th Century.\" The Christie's catalogue further notes the stands as having been redecorated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA handsome and increasingly scarce pair of Victorian display stands, offering both decorative appeal and documented auction provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Christie's South Kensington, European Furniture, Sale 9323, Lot 5, 20 February 2002. Acquired by Vaulted from an antiques dealer in 2026. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 94 cm (37 in)\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 46 cm (18 in) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaulted Gallery UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55927452369281,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0877\/0945\/files\/B51E8339-BC31-41A2-A5BD-62E0FD6C0337.jpg?v=1785594475","url":"https:\/\/vaulted.gallery\/products\/ebonised-torcheres-pair-late-victorian","provider":"Vaulted Gallery UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}