Continental Majolica Pedestal of Neoclassical Inspiration

first quarter 20th century, the "capital" with scrolled corners flanking molded masques sitting atop the tapered standard, decorated with ribbon-bound flowers, the base with anthemia and autumn leaves, molded with paw feet on a flat base.
h. 46-1/2", w. 12-1/2", d. 12-1/2"

Provenance: The Estate of Donald J. Hurst, Waterloo, Iowa.

Structurally, the pedestal is comprised of three pieces: the top, a faux jardiniere/planter; the tapered column; and the footed base. Where the column attaches to both the top and base, there are chips with light repairs and overpainting. The pedestal exhibits some scattered chips throughout to edges and light surface scratches to top. In overall good condition.