Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd

Description

A wonderful piece of carving, this late 17th or early 18th century decorative piece has been carved in boxwood in a baroque style which is reminiscent of the great Venetian Andrea Brustolon.

- Originally from a panelled room or a large piece of furniture.
- Stylised head with long pointed ears at the top, with carved ribbon extending down from the mouth.
- Below this there is a bow, followed by a shield, helmet and armour, with a hanging foliate pendant carved at the bottom.
- Mounted on modern frame with a green watered fabric background.

A wonderful decorative statement piece for any interior or for the collector, this tactile carving will look lovely on the wall.

In good condition.

Date: Circa 1680 to 1720
Material: Boxwood
Origin: Italy, probably Venetian

Height – 111 cm
Width – 35 cm
Depth – 8 cm

Newark Antiques & Interiors, Kelham Rd, Newark NG24 1BX.
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