17th C Trapani carved coral
A beautiful carved coral sculpture featuring Cupid with a hound by a tree on a turned black stained wood stand. There are some losses to the piece.
Often referred to as red gold the coral carvings of Trapani in Sicily reached world notice during the 17th and 18th centuries, they are exquisitely detailed, this rare little piece is a captivating example of the skilled perfection of the artists of Trapani.
Trapani, Sicily
17th Century
Height 9.5cm ( 3 3/4”) including stand
A beautiful carved coral sculpture featuring Cupid with a hound by a tree on a turned black stained wood stand. There are some losses to the piece.
Often referred to as red gold the coral carvings of Trapani in Sicily reached world notice during the 17th and 18th centuries, they are exquisitely detailed, this rare little piece is a captivating example of the skilled perfection of the artists of Trapani.
Trapani, Sicily
17th Century
Height 9.5cm ( 3 3/4”) including stand
A beautiful carved coral sculpture featuring Cupid with a hound by a tree on a turned black stained wood stand. There are some losses to the piece.
Often referred to as red gold the coral carvings of Trapani in Sicily reached world notice during the 17th and 18th centuries, they are exquisitely detailed, this rare little piece is a captivating example of the skilled perfection of the artists of Trapani.
Trapani, Sicily
17th Century
Height 9.5cm ( 3 3/4”) including stand