{"product_id":"french-ebonized-oval-display-stand-circa-1880","title":"Antique French Ebonized Oval Display Stand, Circa 1880","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA French ebonized oval display stand from the second half of the 19th century, originally the base for a crucifix or religious figure that has long since been separated from it. The underside carries a pencil inscription in a French hand reading \"sans Christ,\" a dealer notation flagging the piece as the base only. The form is uncommon. Most religious bases are round or square, but this one is a long oval raised on four small bun feet, with the original red and black painted seat where the figure once stood. It works as a plinth for a small sculpture, a vessel, or a found object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Type | Display stand, originally a religious figure base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Material | Ebonized wood with red and black painted seat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Origin | France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1860 to 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Style | Napoleon III to early Third Republic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Size | 12.25 in W x 6.5 in D x 1.75 in H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Feet | Four turned bun feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Inscription | Pencil notation on underside reading \"sans Christ\" with the number 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe stand is in honest antique condition with age-appropriate wear throughout. The ebonized finish shows light surface crackle and scattered scuffs, dings, and small losses consistent with more than a century of use. The original red and black painted seat where the religious figure was once mounted remains intact and visible. The underside shows several inactive worm holes, evidence of past activity that is no longer present. \u003cstrong\u003eThe wood has developed a gentle warp over time, which causes the piece to sit slightly uneven on a flat surface. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt does not rock significantly, but it is not perfectly level. The bun feet are all present and securely attached. The pencil inscription on the underside is faint but legible. Structurally sound and stable for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51313481974038,"sku":"AMD-03028","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/May2026-7300_ccb4387c-1b26-4854-a87b-9cac47deaec8.jpg?v=1778716494","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/french-ebonized-oval-display-stand-circa-1880","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}