Victorian Polished Cast Iron Hall Umbrella Stand East Asian Works of Art Material: Glazed porcelain and fittings

Material: Glazed porcelain and fittings

Portrait of Gentleman in the Style of Martin Ferdinand Quadal

Faceted baluster front legs and graceful outswept rear supports

with later lamp mounts

Original Vauxhall mercury mirror plates

Victorian Polished Cast Iron Hall Umbrella Stand East Asian Works of Art Material: Glazed porcelain and fittingsVictorian Polished Cast Iron Hall Umbrella Stand Umbrella Stands A superb example of late Victorian decorative art, this polished cast iron hall umbrella stand exemplifies the Aesthetic Movement and the Arts and Crafts Japonaiserie aesthetic, which flourished in England during the late nineteenth century. Its distinctive relief decoration pays homage to influential designers such as Thomas Jekyll, whose work seamlessly blended Eastern influences with