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.
So, here is the second of three groups of seven 17th Century oak caryatids that would also make a fantastic decorative statement if displayed singularly or as a group. 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 is 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 would enhance a contemporary or period interior. Measurements - smallest (50 cm x 10 cm) through to the largest (62 cm x 10.5 cm).
Culvertons has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
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A Fine Collection of 17th Century Oak Caryatids (7)
