Sculpture - Wood - Late 18th century
A rare wooden sculpture of a closed helmet or so-called "heaume" with closed visor and beautifully detailed with rosette hinges, carved riveted hinges and strapwork etc. . This wooden sculpture was once part of a large architectural crest or perhaps a funerary monument of a knight or nobleman. The wood (probably walnut) has been patinated with silver paint to imitate the polished iron of a real helmet. Southern Germany or Northern Italy. Late 18th / early 19th century. Dimensions: H 22cm ; W (front left to right) 14. 5cm ; L (side front to back) 21cm
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A rare wooden sculpture of a closed helmet or so-called "heaume" with closed visor and beautifully detailed with rosette hinges, carved riveted hinges and strapwork etc. . This wooden sculpture was once part of a large architectural crest or perhaps a funerary monument of a knight or nobleman. The wood (probably walnut) has been patinated with silver paint to imitate the polished iron of a real helmet. Southern Germany or Northern Italy. Late 18th / early 19th century. Dimensions: H 22cm ; W (front left to right) 14. 5cm ; L (side front to back) 21cm
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