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18th Century Italian Hand-made Polychrome GIlt Wood Holy Water with Engraving

$2,383.19
£1,775.13
€2,000
CA$3,281.84
A$3,572.20
CHF 1,892.78
MX$42,961.16
NOK 24,066.26
SEK 22,054.06
DKK 15,238.68

About the Item

From Italy, Marche central region, a polychrome carved holy water font mid-18th century, a shaped panel with carved and gilt scrolls and acanthus leaf details. A green edge decoration. The central font consists of three ribbed leaves with green color and gold decoration. The font is topped by an oval frame with a Holy Family engraving. The bottom of the panel is lacquered in green and red with a yellowish patina due to sandracca. The back is lined with green paper with paper cutouts with hand-painted watercolor flowers. This antique Italian holy water font comes from the Marche region and dates back to 1750 circa. It is in a good age related conditions with minor restorations. Period: 1750. Please kindly notice that this artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago requires a governative license for export called Belle Arti. The shipping may require additional 2 handling weeks approx. to require and get the license according to the final destination of the artwork. Measures: Height: 37.5 cm Width: 26.5 cm Depth: 4.5 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor restorations.
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A8201stDibs: LU2160326907682

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