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18thC Italian baptismal font
$9,285.61
£6,911.25
€7,750
CA$12,718.97
A$14,146.27
CHF 7,386.74
MX$172,145.05
NOK 94,339.97
SEK 88,474.25
DKK 58,998.04
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Magnificent 18thC Italian baptismal font.
Circular tank also lacquered in a soft color.
Lid blue-lacquered inside and white-lacquered outside with beautiful gilt hand carvings.
Main part white-lacquered with gilt hand carvings (leaves and spire) and green-lacquered grooves.
Original patina. Wear and tear suitable with age.
- Dimensions:Height: 57.09 in (145 cm)Diameter: 22.84 in (58 cm)
- Style:Baroque (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Fir,Gesso,Gold Leaf,Patent Leather,Walnut,Wood,Carved,Engraved,Gilt,Glazed,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Lacquered,Patinated,Polychromed,Turned,Varnished,Woodwork
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1750-1799
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Livorno, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9741240239582
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