An Early Louis XVI Carved Limewood And Limed Rectangular Boiserie Panel Circa 1750-1770 Decorated in the Neoclassical manner

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AN EARLY LOUIS XVI CARVED LIMEWOOD AND LIMED RECTANGULAR BOISERIE PANEL CIRCA 1750-1770 Decorated in the Neoclassical manner, with central portrait laurel wreath crowned profile medallion on crossed torches, below ram head athenienne, herm below flanked by cornucopiae, the whole with richly carved floral swags and trophies emblematic of music and the Arts 147cm high, 46.5cm wide Although this panel has a distinctly French style, and is reminiscent of known boiserie panels, in the intricacy of the carving it also suggests Italian carvers such as Bonzanigo. Provenance: The Collection of George Hayburn With wear, marks, knocks and scratches commensurate with age and use Some sign of old worm