An Unusual Small Carved Plaque of a Horned Devil or ‘Demon’
An Unusual Small Carved Plaque of a Horned Devil or ‘Demon’
Epoque 16th Century
Origine Continental
Medium Oak
Dimension 11 x 9 cm (4³/₈ x 3¹/₂ inches)
Oak
Superb colour and patina
Continental
16th Century
Size: 11cm high, 9cm wide - 4⅓ ins high, 3½ ins wide
Provenance:
Ex Private collection
Epoque: 16th Century
Origine: Continental
Medium: Oak
Dimension: 11 x 9 cm (4³/₈ x 3¹/₂ inches)
Provenance: Ex Private collection
Literature: A meticulously crafted and imposing plaque, featuring the distinctive portrayal of a ‘horned devil’ or ‘demon’. It is plausible that this panel originated from a casket or screen. The exceptional quality and dimensions of our panel suggest that it was crafted by a highly skilled artisan.
Finch & Co
Antiquities, ethnographica, natural history, sculpture and works of art
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