A Renaissance period bench in walnut with a wonderful sun bleached patina. The folding back has two carved roundels with portraits of a gentleman and lady, likely husband and wife either side of an inlaid cross to bless the marriage. The iron hinges and stretchers appear to be original and in good working order. The legs have a restrained moulded decoration and the whole piece has a feeling of quiet dignity. It is a nice smaller size which adds to its beauty.
Inevitably from this early period and being of walnut there is some old worm damage, this is long dead but has been treated for good measure, otherwise the piece is in remarkably good order.
Spanish. Circa 1570
Height 78 cm ( 40 1/2”)
Width 115 cm (22 1/2”)
Depth 38cm (176 1/2’)
Seat height 43cm (17”)
A Renaissance period bench in walnut with a wonderful sun bleached patina. The folding back has two carved roundels with portraits of a gentleman and lady, likely husband and wife either side of an inlaid cross to bless the marriage. The iron hinges and stretchers appear to be original and in good working order. The legs have a restrained moulded decoration and the whole piece has a feeling of quiet dignity. It is a nice smaller size which adds to its beauty.
Inevitably from this early period and being of walnut there is some old worm damage, this is long dead but has been treated for good measure, otherwise the piece is in remarkably good order.
Spanish. Circa 1570
Height 78 cm ( 40 1/2”)
Width 115 cm (22 1/2”)
Depth 38cm (176 1/2’)
Seat height 43cm (17”)
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