Brown Button Estate Sales
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Reclaimed & Refined: Salvaged Architecture, Fixtures & Antique Books Online Estate Sale

Sat, Aug 23, 2025 03:00PM EDT - Mon, Aug 25, 2025 08:00PM EDT
Lot 48

Renaissance Revival -Pair of Carved Figural Pilasters - Featuring "Cold Ladies" - 19th Century

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This pair of pilasters feature busts of crowned or sunburst-style figures at the top and deeply carved vertical foliate patterns down the length. Likely salvaged from a large piece of 19th-century European furniture or interior architectural woodwork. These elements showcase Renaissance Revival styling with a touch of Folk Gothic inspiration. Likely continental European circa 1850 - 1880. Piece 1 Dimensions: 30.75” high x 2.5” wide x 1.75” deep; Piece 2 Dimensions: 26.5” high x 3.25” wide x 1.75” deep. 

Condition

Fair condition for age and use. Due to nature of architectural salvage some pieces may have damage, chips, need cleaning, etc. 

One of the panels is missing the top component and the other is missing the bottom. There are some signs of wear and holes throughout. See photos for more details. 

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Item pickup is Tuesday, August 26th from 2-7pm in Kansas City, MO. Winning bidders will need to sign up for a pickup appointment time. Winning bidders will receive the full address on their invoice. Brown Button contracts with a third party mover to provide a delivery option for our bidders. Delivery is available within 25 miles of the sale location. Bidders will need to submit a delivery request form using the delivery link emailed with their invoice.