Austrian 19th Century Painted Metal and Gilt Single Bed
Austrian painted metal and parcel-gilt single bed, late 19th century, dark rifle green, surrmounted by central crowned figure flanked by two mermaids, above scrolls and tassels, central medallion with gilt birds butterflies and foliage, height 60.24 in., length 76.77 in., depth 38.19 in.; 73.62 in. x 36.61 in., (mattress). provenance: Ben Stoner Antiques, Sydney
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- Provenance - A term used to describe the provable history of an antique or work of art, and thus an additional aid to verifying its authenticity. Provenance can have an inflating effect on the price of an item, particularly if the provenance relates to the early settlement of Australia, a famous person, or royalty. Less significant are previous sales of the item through an auction house or dealer.
- Scrolls - Serpentine-shaped forms, used in cabinet construction and decoration for centuries. The scroll appears in legs, feet, as carving in chair brackets, chair rails and arms. The deeper and more spontaneous the carving is, the earlier the piece is likely to be. The Regency or 'Thomas Hope' scroll, used on pediments and sideboard backs, consists of two scrolls on the horizontal plane, placed back to back in a mirror image, and sometimes decorated with a variety of carved and/or applied ornament, such as shells, foliate and other motifs. Chippendale-style furniture is often distinguished by two corresponding scrolls in the form of a 'C' in the upper splat or where chair legs join the seat rail.
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