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Pair 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Gilt Wood and Painted Carved Masks

$1,800
£1,395.67
€1,583.65
CA$2,580.22
A$2,805.62
CHF 1,478.29
MX$34,080.20
NOK 18,585.09
SEK 17,422.02
DKK 11,883.88

About the Item

Pair 18th Century Italian Neoclassical hand carved giltwood and red paint masks in high relief. each showing a female goddess with a diadem in her hair and serene facial expression. The gilded heads carved in deep relief on a rectangle framed with red wash over gilding. Lovely carvings, each with an iron ring on the reverse for hanging. Though small in scale, these carvings have a lot of presence. 6 inches high 5.75 wide 2 deep
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some minor loss to the gilt surface showing gesso underneath.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU803047250512

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