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This object consists of 12 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Carved Fragment

1680-1700 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Frame of carved limewood, stained dark brown, the whole carved in openwork with putti among vines, roses and other flowers and foliage, on which are placed birds, lizards, snakes, butterflies and other animals. In the centre of the lower side a mask (possibly Apollo) with rays springing out behind, set in a scallop shell. In the centre of the upper side is a blank shield flanked by palm leaves, and surmounted by a marquis's coronet (with no evidence of any paint).

With a deep inner frame, over the edge of the carved frame, which sweeps backwards to the wall.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 12 parts.

  • Fragment
  • Fragment
  • Fragment
  • Fragment
  • Fragment
  • Fragment
  • Fragment
  • Fragment
  • Fragment
  • Fragment
  • Fragment
  • Frame
Materials and techniques
Carved limewood
Brief description
Frame of carved walnut, openwork. England c1680
Physical description
Frame of carved limewood, stained dark brown, the whole carved in openwork with putti among vines, roses and other flowers and foliage, on which are placed birds, lizards, snakes, butterflies and other animals. In the centre of the lower side a mask (possibly Apollo) with rays springing out behind, set in a scallop shell. In the centre of the upper side is a blank shield flanked by palm leaves, and surmounted by a marquis's coronet (with no evidence of any paint).

With a deep inner frame, over the edge of the carved frame, which sweeps backwards to the wall.
Dimensions
  • Height: 74in
  • Width: 65in
  • Depth: 3in
From catalogue: H 6' 2" W 5' 5" D 3"
Object history
Bought for £8 10s from Messrs Robinson and Williams, 11 Grosvenor Place, London SW1 (RF1781/38)
Collection
Accession number
W.25:12-1938

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Record createdOctober 29, 2004
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