It was listed by Culvertons. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Culvertons has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
Originally, the inspiration to embellish furniture with these carved figures came from ancient architecture, where a caryatid was a sculpted female figure that took the place of a load bearing column or pillar. The Greek term karyatides literally means 'maidens of Karyai', an ancient town on the Peloponnese - the male equivalent are called atlantes or an atlas. As you would expect, when considering their age, a small amount of skilled restoration work has been carried out over their lifetime. They retain a good depth of colour which we have sensitively revived. A fine collection (Circa 1640 -1680) that will enhance a contemporary or period interior. Measurements - smallest (32 cm x 10 cm) through to largest (61cm x 10.25 cm).
Culvertons has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
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A Collection of 17th Century Carved Oak Caryatids & Canephora (7)
