Sale 7983
London
|
7 July 2011
Price realised
GBP 2,500
Estimate
AN AJOUREE PARCEL-GILT POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD RELIEF OF A SOLDIER NETHERLANDISH, FIRST HALF 17TH CENTURY On an integral naturalistic base and associated rectangular plinth; minor wear to the gilding and polychromy, areas refreshed; replacements 15 3/8 in. (39 cm.) high; 16 5/8 in. (42.2 cm.) high, overall
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