18th Century Italian Gilded Tree of Life Sculpture with Figures – Hand Carved Wood on Lucite Base
18th Century Italian Gilded Tree of Life Sculpture with Figures – Hand Carved Wood on Lucite Base
Magnificent and rare, this 18th century Tree of Life sculpture is hand-carved from wood and finished in luminous 22k gold gilding. Originating from a grand Italian villa, the sculptural relief once formed part of an elaborate frieze encircling a formal room. The intricately rendered figures nestled within the branching Tree of Life evoke symbolic beauty and spiritual significance, typical of Baroque and Rococo decorative traditions.
Now mounted on a custom Lucite base for contemporary display, this antique Italian artwork is a striking blend of historic craftsmanship and timeless symbolism. A showstopping piece for collectors of religious art, 18th century Italian sculpture, or gilded architectural fragments, this sculpture offers both decorative and historical significance.
Materials Wood, 22k Gold Gilding
Place of Origin c. 1750
Period Italy
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