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An Early Carved Figure In Flowing Gown
European
Hammer beam
A well carved figure retaining much of it's original green paint having long wavy hair painted black; figure holds a shield with traces of red paint relief decorated with three carved antelope or ibexes. These magnificent horizontal beams, usually made of wood, extending from the top of a masonry wall outward towards the center of the enclosed space, but not completely traversing it.
The projecting end is usually connected to the roof with a diagonal brace. The protruding ends of hammer beams were often elaborately carved. The overall condition of this beautiful carving is excellent, with only the loss of some finger ends and typical age separations. (Approximately 60-inches in height.)
$4,975
589-7
An Outstanding Carving in wood
...a bell suspended from a knotted swag
Probably Northwestern Europe
Unknown, Circa 1825
A beautiful example of the carver's craft...the bell with relief foliate carving centering the shoulder's decorative belts above The bell appears to be dated 1825 though the "1" is carved in the form of a "J. The flaring curve is pronounced and terminates with the three-dimensional rim and the bulbous clapper. The crown with open eyes is suspended from draped swaging having graceful folds and adorned by fringe. The swags have traces of light blue paint, the numbers have some black paint remaining, and the bell and fringe show traces of gilding and sizing. There is a tight and stable crack in the swags, possibly following a joint; some chips at the rim of the bell as depicted. (Measures 33-inches high by 62-inches wide.) Hardwood.
$13,950
556-9
Gilded And Painted Mirror
English Or American
Circa 1800-1820
The concave frame receives the continuous round molding quartered with carved, gesso and gilt ring and foliate decoration. The frame is surmounted with an eagle on rocky-mount having sea serpent and foliate decoration balancing and completing the upper crest while perpetuating the marine theme as sometimes encountered. All elements including glass and backboard are original; great old surface with nary an imperfection sans a small crack that was long ago glued. Height: 38.25-inches; width: 28.5-inches.
$5,750
333-73
Iron Widow or Railing Flower Box With Copper Liner
Flat iron stock with cast decoration
First half 20th century
This planter with cast rose and foliate motif measures 49 5/8-inches by 7.75-inches deep; depth of copper liner is 3.0-inches.
$525
673-7
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