Large Carved And Gilded Wooden Sculpture Depicting A Mermaid Holding A Vase
Large carved and gilded wooden sculpture depicting a mermaid holding a vase, a subject closely linked to the decorative repertoire of the Italian Baroque and early Rococo periods.
18th-century Italian manufacture, height 192 cm.
Female figure in the round, modeled with an elegant and slender anatomy, depicted with raised arms while holding a circular cup originally intended to hold a vase or ornamental element.
A mermaid's forked tail, with finely sculpted scales that spiral around the body, creating a strong sense of movement.
Richly carved base, decorated with scrolls, acanthus leaves, shells, and marine masks, typical elements of iconography related to the aquatic world.
Double gilding at the base, with some details such as the shells featuring Mecca gilding.
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Gilted wood
Diameter: 47
Height: 192
Reference (ID): 1804116
Availability: In stock
