17th-18th Century Carved Polychrome Sculpture, Figurehead console 5" Depth 14

5" Depth 14

From the Colonel James Reeter Collection

Bayern in a bronze frame

5 Width 34 Depth 23

but so beautiful and intricately detailed that they are not noticeable

17th-18th Century Carved Polychrome Sculpture, Figurehead console 5" Depth 14Beautiful 17th 18th Century Carved figure of a maiden or saint, possibly a ships figurehead, probably Portuguese, in draped clothing. Her face is realistically rendered in a gentle expression, her draping and hair and clothing forming a harmonious flowing form throughout. There are traces of original paint and gilding throughout. Found in the South of France. Dimensions: Height 38" Width 12" Depth 14"