Italian Polychrome Blackamoor Pedestal, mid-19th century, the shaped square top with a frieze mimicking draped fabric and supported by a blackamoor figure in traditional colorful garb, raised on a waisted standard to a circular base on paw feet, h. 40", dia. 15-1/2".

The carved standard has minor scattered small rubbings and touch-ups, the largest two being about 1/4" and unobtrusive. There is a tight shrinkage crack to the cove-molded base. The top has had a warp successfully repaired. The "fringed" border and base both with refreshed paint.