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Circa 1790 Painted and Outcurved Oval Bas Relief Panel from Austria

About the Item

A fascinating Neoclassical piece of art from Austria (circa 1790), this oval panel has been hand-carved with a bombe (out curving) form that accentuates the bas-relief figures. The illustration shows a very young Zeus, offering a fistful of lightning bolts to the outstretched arm of a woman reclining. It is quite possible that the semi-nude figure is Gaea, a personification of Earth, who raised her grandson, Zeus, in the years before the Titanomachy (war between the Titans and the Olympians). Behind the two figures is a drapery swag that is set within a foliate border depicted on the ogee molding of the oval frame. The entire plaque has a cream finish, but areas with paint losses present a natural wood color. Our outcurved bas relief panel would make a wonderful addition to any wall.

Dimensions:
Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Width: 30.625 in (77.79 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Style:
Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Paint,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Austria
Period:
1790-1799
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1790
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good antique condition. Minor nicks and fleabites to the panel, with commensurate losses to the cream paint finish. Light craquelure and age separations. Rigged for hanging purposes.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
Seller: 424-1091stDibs: LU906341433702