Dalva Brothers Antiques, Antique Furniture, New York

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Neoclassical oak boiserie panel with military trophy
 

Fine Louis XVI carved oak panel depicting a military trophy. The well carved panel, probably from a boiserie, depicts a club-supported helmet over a cuirass in front of flags, a lictor, and a quiver. There are two shields below the armor, one with an Apollo mask, the other, with a Medusa mask. The panel is framed on three sides by ribbons and scrolling acanthus and olive motifs swags.

 

                                     

Height (ins.): Height – 32’’ (81.3 cm.)      Length/Width (ins.): Length - 40’’ (101.6 cm.)     
Origin: France, circa 1770     Period: Louis XVI

 

 

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