Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Leather Hall Window Bench Italy 1880 Paintings Paris out of the total

Paris out of the total edition of 150 unnumbered proofs on Arches wove paper

His work whilst influenced by Maillol

The box having a fitted interior with the original ivory/bone sewing accoutrements

he was hired as an instructor at the Museum Art School

some expected surface wear but significant remaining original paint

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Leather Hall Window Bench Italy 1880 Paintings Paris out of the totalAntique Italian carved Renaissance Revival walnut hall or window bench, Italy, circa 1880. The bench of Savonarola form: the back with twin finials and an inset leather panel with brass studwork, below is an arched arcade with eight turned 'acorn' shaped finials. The seat is also leather with brass studwork, the arms with carved lionhead hand rests. The bench is raised upon a curved base with legs terminating to lion's paw feet, the legs joined by