Furniture & Works of Art - 12th January 2010

Lot 92

A bronze finial

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £950

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Description

A bronze finial, modelled as a mermaid, Italian, 17th century, 4.25in (10.7cm) h, a gilt bronze putto, standing and formerlly holding a trumpet, tip of left wing missing, 17th century on a later base and a 17th bronze bust of a male with grapes and vines across his chest, later mounted. (3) Provenance: The Ernest Ohly collection.