10-11-201410-11-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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October 11, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Carved Fruitwood Font and Monk Figure

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$861$700
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2754BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 11, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Carved Fruitwood Font and Monk Figure, Continental, possibly northern Italy, 18th/19th century, chip-carved as miniature Rococo-style pulpit, with a quadripartite canopy over an open compartment, ht. 13 1/4; the monk with tonsure and wearing a hooded habit, ht. 5 5/8 in.
Estimate $700-900


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Keywords

Italy, northern Italy