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King sized headboard of Danish painted panels in the Pompeiian taste, 1890

$3,900
£2,961.36
€3,386.54
CA$5,448.87
A$6,060.33
CHF 3,164.51
MX$73,747.74
NOK 40,415.68
SEK 37,902.78
DKK 25,275.04
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About the Item

Pair of architectural feather edge panels painted in the Pompeiian taste. The panels each feature a pair of mythical creatures which are a hybrid between a griffin and a female centaur. These conceits were part of a suite of decorative architectural panelings and have been professionally conserved. Signed on the left panel, lower right. The panels have been mounted in a custom frame for use as a king size headboard. Denmark, circa 1890. Dimensions: 80-3/4” W x 2-3/8” D x 59-1/4” H (overall) 28-1/4” H (to bottom of headboard) 72-5/8” W (inside opening between supports)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 59.25 in (150.5 cm)Width: 80.75 in (205.11 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Panels have been professionally conserved but fading, loss, and wear to the panels are commensurate with age. Headboard frame has marks and wear (see photos for detail) but is in good overall condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Kenilworth, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 16571stDibs: LU6534238264262

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