Carved and golden wood console

CARVED AND GOLDEN WOOD CONSOLE

by large opposing volutes with plant and flower shoots on a tripartite base, on the sides two rampant eagles with spread wings.

SICILY END OF XVII

Height 89 cm, width. 98 cm, depth. 58 cm

The line and the rich carving of this console show a strong derivation from the models of the Berninian Baroque, in line with the Roman training of many Sicilian artists. The island character of this furniture is evident: in particular look at the rampant eagles with spread wings that conclude the complex decorative system and which are very close to some drawings by a well-known Palermo ornatist

Giacomo Amato (1643-1723)