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
