A Pair of Italian School Ebonised Tondos c.1740

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A Pair of Italian School Ebonised Tondos c.1740A wonderful and charming pair of Italian School Tondos or roundels c. 1740 One depicts a rural scene, with figures, a small dwelling and a bridge between mountains within an Italianate landscape. The second shows a Castello upon a cliff looking out towards sailors and ships at sea. Each circular painting is held in a matching, hand carved gilded edge ebonised tondo engaged frame, with hand painted Sgraffito foliate decoration subtly visible between

Stone composite with beautiful patination

but can be enjoyed in any interior simply for their pleasing rustic primitive shape and stunning colour

Poseidon sends the sea monster Cetus to ravage the coast of Aethiopia as divine punishment

Fantastic scale Art Nouveau shop counter

The rim of the urn is finished with egg-and-dart ovolo details

Being of exceptional scale

Panthers became one of the symbols of the aesthetic

Crafted in the early 20th century

the most significant element in the human and divine image

here representing the heraldry of the Italian Noble family the jars would have been created for with initials and ornamental logo

Size per beast

This will add charm to any interior