Panel carving
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
1680 - 1690
Materials
Pearwood
Measurements
345 mm (Height)
Collection
Lyme, Cheshire
NT 499410
Summary
A pair of rectangular carved panels in pearwood forming the screen of the family pew. Pierced design of a central scallop surrounded by laurel leaves and berries. Scrolling acanthus leaves with bunches of grapes and flowers extend from the scallop; laurel branches on either side of the panels.
Provenance
Original to the house. Introduced by Richard Legh in 1680 (circa).
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