Ionic Pedestal Display Stand

This is a decorative architectural pedestal or plant stand designed in the Neoclassical style, specifically mimicking an Ionic order column. The item is constructed from a cast material, likely plaster, resin, or lightweight cast stone, given its matte white painted finish. It features a square flat top (abacus) supported by a capital adorned with prominent scrolled volutes and a central floral motif. The shaft of the column is fluted with vertical grooves, leading down to a tiered base that includes a thick, rope-twist (guilloche) molding detail resting on a solid square plinth. Physically, the item shows signs of age and utility wear; there are visible chips and abrasions along the sharp edges of the top platform and the lower plinth, revealing the underlying material which appears to be a light-colored composite. The white paint or gesso finish exhibits slight surface soiling and a dull patina consistent with 20th-century interior decor. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures, suggesting it is a commercial decorative piece manufactured in the mid-to-late 20th century. The craftsmanship is of standard mass-market quality, focusing on aesthetic impact rather than fine art carving.

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