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18th Century Tree of Life Sculpture with Figures

About the Item

Hand carved and 22k, gold gilded, sculpture of the Tree of Life with figures mounted on a custom, Lucite base. Originally part of a frieze that ran the length of a room in an Italian villa.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Gilding refreshed. Worm-holes visible on figures appropriate for the age of the piece.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 1310248539516

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