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Pair 19th Century Carved Wood Figures of Recumbent Whippets on Foliate Brackets

$3,750per set
£2,867.10per set
€3,284.95per set
CA$5,289.40per set
A$5,758.81per set
CHF 3,075.02per set
MX$69,517.85per set
NOK 38,658.51per set
SEK 35,956.91per set
DKK 24,536.99per set

About the Item

Finely carved pair of 19th century Italian walnut figures of recumbent whippets on foliate brackets, each facing forward with head raised and wearing a collar. The fully carved three dimensional figures likely decorative architectural elements now with attached supports.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ACK1stDibs: LU7371238663722

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