Furniture & Works of Art - 21st September 2010

Lot 583

A 17th century carved oak and gilded figure of a pope

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £320

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Description

A 17th century carved oak and gilded figure of a pope, holding a book in his left hand, his face polychrome decorated, on a plush covered base with a visitors card of 'Mr J. R. T. Mulholland' inscribed 'with Compliments and kind wishes, 20 June 1915,' , the figure 13.5in (34.5cm) h, and a pair of Chinese carved wood and gesso seated figures. (3)