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Early 19th Century Italian 6 Ft Long Wall Plaque Carved W/Lyre Flanked by Sphinx

$6,860
£5,223.89
€5,965.34
CA$9,639.15
A$10,575.98
CHF 5,570.92
MX$125,812.45
NOK 71,362.80
SEK 65,163.98
DKK 44,566.86

About the Item

An Italian pierce-carved wood wall plaque in Sphinx motif from the early 19th century. This antique wall decoration from Italy has a beautiful pierce-carved pine wood body featuring a pair of outward-facing sphinx, flanking a wreath and shell embellished lyre at center, and adorn with various foliage, scrolls, and horns, together creating a visually stunning and harmonious wall ornament. This early 19th century Italian carved plaque is just shy of 6 feet in width and 3 feet in height, and will make a fabulous focal point on a bedroom, living, or dining room wall or creating a bit of opulence and mythical intrigue.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 71 in (180.34 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Accessory #24781stDibs: LU876433965472

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