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Pair Italian Neoclassical Craved and Gilt Wood Mythical Beasts, mid 19th century
$3,200per set
£2,434.10per set
€2,805.81per set
CA$4,543.32per set
A$4,876.01per set
CHF 2,613.73per set
MX$58,680.52per set
NOK 32,955.30per set
SEK 30,050.67per set
DKK 20,959.38per set
About the Item
A powerful and dramatic pair of Italian neoclassical carved and gilt wood mythical animal figures on faux painted bases, mid 19th century or earlier, Italy.
The fantastic beasts are well carved, with dramatic wings that follow the sensuous curve of the neck, and a sinuous body ends in an eel-like tail gracefully curled in upon itself. The bearded heads feature a flattened snout with sharp teeth and a lolling tongue, and pointed horse ears and mane. The long forelegs stretched out in front of them and ending in pawed and clawed feet.
The beasts have characteristics of several different mythical animals, making them hard to positively identify. The most likely candidates would be dragons, hippocampi, or chimeras.
The beasts are unfinished to the back, indicating they were originally part of a relief decoration, possibly from a mirror. They have now been mounted to wooden bases faux painted to imitate porphyry.
They would make perfect bookends or mantle sculptures.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:mid 19th century
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. With scattered chips and losses to the gilding. Minor losses to the carving, including to one ear and one tooth. Some touchups to the gilding.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894738229802
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