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Artist name:
German
Artwork title:
Settle
Description: Setttle with canopy, arms and boxed base; 19th century; in Renaissance style; centre of back with 3 panels carved with biblical scenes each above an inscribed cartouche: left panel depicting Adam and Eve (ADAM UND EVA); centre panel depicting Abraham, Isaac and the angel (ABRAHAM GOT ES HIS WOLT UN); and Moses (MOSES VOM HOGE TDE ERDEN SLA); above the left and right panels is an angels head; above the centre panel is a crowned cartouche with a seated angel on either side; linenfold panels below the carved panels; each side of the back bordered with female figure with folded arms at the top, a satyr mask below which are three flowers; twist turned columns with a satyr mask below each support the canopy which is decorated with dentils and pearl and reed mouldings; lower back and front of seat with linen fold
Artwork date(s): 19th century
Artwork type: European Collection
Medium: oak
Measurements: 2000X1495X490
Accession number: 480
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