About this piece
back to topA 19th century continental mahogany caryatid wood carving.
This scrolling caryatid depicting a woman is skilfully carved in high relief from a deeply coloured mahogany. The human torso flows into symmetrical scrolls form the body, finishing with a curled end resembling an acanthus leaf.
Reclaimed from a cabinet showcased in the second Swiss national exhibition of 1896 in Geneva. It was at this event that the automobile was introduced to Switzerland for the first time!
One of three we have available, all fitted with a hanger ready to display.
