1985.R.618, Stand, c. 1650-1700

Stands such as this example were popular furniture forms among the wealthy in 17th-century Italy. Because they were lightweight, stands could be moved about as required to support candelabra, sculpture, and other three-dimensional decorative objects in the huge rooms and hallways that were typical of much domestic and public architecture of the Baroque period. Like many surviving examples believed to have been made in central Italy, this one features grotesque winged masks at top and bottom, pierced leafage, and authoritative C-scrolls above paw feet. The Reveses purchased this stand in Florence from Luigi Orselli, who believed it had been made in that city. 

Until mid-20th--late 20th century: Luigi Orselli, Antichita, Florence, Italy [1]

mid-20th--late 20th century: Emery Reves (1904-1983) purchased from Luigi Orselli, Antichita, Florence, Italy [1]

Until 1985: Emery Reves (1904-1983) and Wendy Reves (1916-2007) (owned jointly), La Pausa, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France [1]

From 1985: Dallas Museum of Art, The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection, gift of Wendy Reves (1916-2007) 

[1] According to the following document found in the DMA object file: an original handwritten invoice from Luigi Orselli, Antichita, Florence, Italy addressed to Emery Reves (n.d)

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