A Venetian Rococo style low torchere

A Venetian Rococo style painted and parcel gilt low torchere in the shape of a young acrobat standing on his hands on a cushion, his feet supporting the circular dish.

probably by Maison JANSEN, Paris, circa 1950.

An identical stand was in the collection of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor ( auction in September 1997, lot 1313 , sold for 40,250 US dollars)

Height 79 cm ( 31 inches ) x length of base 38 cm ( 15 inches ) x width of base 28 cm ( 11 inches ) x diameter of tray 29 cm ( 11 1/2 inches )