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Pair of 19th C Mahogany Portrait Wall Plaques the Composers Rossini and Auber

$1,584.01per set
£1,165per set
€1,360.02per set
CA$2,193.18per set
A$2,383.61per set
CHF 1,277.40per set
MX$28,941.27per set
NOK 16,036.95per set
SEK 14,871.84per set
DKK 10,157.68per set

About the Item

A pair of 19th c mahogany portrait wall plaques The Composers Rossini And Auber Remarkable exhibition quality carving into solid turned rich dense mahogany plaques. The two portraits have carved titles below, Rossini and Auber. Each one depicts a superb classical style portrait of the French and Italian composers who were both very popular in the early 19th century. They were both famous operatic composers each responsible for writing 39 popular operas at this time. Gioachino Rossini was born in 1792 in the Italian town of Pesaro which was on the Adriatic coast and at this date part of the Papal States. He died in 1868. The other, Daniel Francois Esprit Auber was born in Caen, France in 1782 and died in 1871. Both plaques are very finely carved with great detail in dense mahogany. They both have a rich colour and fine patination and are both in excellent original condition. Italian Grand Tour, Circa 1840 Dimensions: W 14.5 cm (5.7") x D 2 cm (0.8") x H 14.5 cm (5.7").
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Width: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Mahogany,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Central England, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 8166861stDibs: LU6434228029382

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