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17th Century Italian Baroque Carved & Polychrome Painted Putto Lintel Headboard

$11,600
$14,50020% Off
£8,801.81
£11,002.2720% Off
€10,064.09
€12,580.1120% Off
CA$16,202.05
CA$20,252.5720% Off
A$18,014.48
A$22,518.1020% Off
CHF 9,406.17
CHF 11,757.7120% Off
MX$219,280.09
MX$274,100.1120% Off
NOK 120,018.60
NOK 150,023.2520% Off
SEK 112,451.69
SEK 140,564.6220% Off
DKK 75,110.13
DKK 93,887.6620% Off
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About the Item

Late 17th century Italian Baroque lintel carved in triangular shape with acanthus scrolls, centered by a winged cherub face. Polychrome painted. Superb Italian craftsmanship. Previously refinished. Currently mounted to an upholstered headboard panel; could be remounted professionally to another substrate. Carved lintel measures: Height 37.5", width 55.5", depth 5.5" Headboard panel including carved lintel measures: Height 74.5", width 67", depth 7.5" Sotheby's New York, 3 October 2008 Lot 202.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 74.5 in (189.23 cm)Width: 67 in (170.18 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved,Polychromed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1680
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Redecorated prior to Sotheby's auction purchase in 2010.
  • Seller Location:
    Encinitas, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1229220426842

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