Lot 79
  • 79

An unusual Spanish painted repoussé copper armorial 17th century

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 72cm. high, 102cm. wide; 2ft.4in., 3ft.3¾in.
centred by two addorsed kidney-shaped reserves surmounted by a cross and a papal hat suspending tasselled rope; painting worn

Condition

Colour less greenish and some traces of painting which are not visible in catalogue photograph. Some minor resoldering at rear, not evident when viewed from front. In overall good condition. Large and visually a striking piece.
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