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A set of 19th century hand carved allegorical figures, possibly depicting the four seasons. Each statue is finely carved in the grand tour style, made from a continental softwood and raised on ebonized bases. They are accompanied by attributes characteristic of their season, such as a fish or wheat sheaf, and each holds a removable…
Depth: 9cm3.54in
Width: 13cm5.12in
Height: 31cm12.2in
Weight: 1.3kg2.87lbs
Small historic repairs – some inactive worm holes in places. Two object that the figures hold appear missing.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Circa 1820
Unknown
Timber, Wood, Ebony
Europe
Early 19th Century
Grand Tour
A set of 19th century hand carved allegorical figures, possibly depicting the four seasons.
Each statue is finely carved in the grand tour style, made from a continental softwood and raised on ebonized bases. They are accompanied by attributes characteristic of their season, such as a fish or wheat sheaf, and each holds a removable tool – although two appear to be missing.
Additional Dimensions
Dimensions for each figure. Weight for the set
