LAVISHLY CARVED WALNUT SIDEBOARD WITH MERMAIDS.

LAVISHLY CARVED WALNUT SIDEBOARD WITH MERMAIDS. Three tier sideboard having outstanding carving. Top crest having opposing seated putti holding a shaped and scrolled shield with mask lion top. The crest stands on a shaped gadroon edged shelf supported by two fully formed 14” putti that stand atop lion figures. Back panel of the second tier has a relief carved panel with a chariot with classical figure being driven by a cherub holding the reins of two seahorses framed with scallop shells and scroll. The sides mounted with opposing 17” mermaids. This sits atop a larger shelf which is supported by four 20” standing putti with a back panel having a grotesque mask and carved leaf and geometric design panel. The base having a reclining nude woman with pierce and scroll carving. Side carved elements as well. Last quarter of the 19th Century. SIZE: 70” h x 55-1/2” w x 24” at deepest. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-71059 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1396	$16,100.00	LAVISHLY CARVED WALNUT SIDEBOARD WITH MERMAIDS. Three tier sideboard having outstanding carving. Top crest having opposing seated putti holding a shaped and scrolled shield with mask lion top. The crest stands on a shaped gadroon edged shelf supported by two fully formed 14” putti that stand atop lion figures. Back panel of the second tier has a relief carved panel with a chariot with classical figure being driven by a cherub holding the reins of two seahorses framed with scallop shells and scroll. The sides mounted with opposing 17” mermaids. This sits atop a larger shelf which is supported by four 20” standing putti with a back panel having a grotesque mask and carved leaf and geometric design panel. The base having a reclining nude woman with pierce and scroll carving. Side carved elements as well. Last quarter of the 19th Century. SIZE: 70” h x 55-1/2” w x 24” at deepest. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-71059 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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