Gilded wood holy water fonts (one of a pair)
Description:
Gilded wood holy water fonts with graceful rocaille-style carving. The frame is characterized by a pleasingly shaped border adorned with volutes, counter-volutes, and phytomorphic motifs. Inside, there is a beautiful painting on glass depicting Saint Anthony; the container for the holy water is also masterfully carved wood.
Venice, Louis XV (mid-18th century).
40 cm h x 22 cm