Pair of Early 18th Century Carved Oak Newel Post Figures
Pair of Early 18th Century Carved Oak Newel Post Figures
$18,900
Description
Rare pair of carved oak newel post figures probably depicting Sir Robert and Lady Brown, circa 1735, depicted with a page boy haircut and wearing a lace collar and holding a staff, she wearing a waisted vest over a laced collared dress and with arms lacking, both having flattened heads where the handrail stood, both with great color and surface.
Provenance: removed from the ballroom staircase of Wiggenhall St. Mary, Norfolk. Sir Robert was granted a baronetcy by George II, for whom he served as paymaster and as an agent in Venice.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 6 × 13 × 34 in |
|---|---|
| Condition | Good antique condition |
