Gilded wooden holy water stoup with graceful Rocaille-style carving. The frame features a pleasingly shaped surround adorned with volutes, counter-volutes, and phytomorphic motifs. Inside, a beautiful glass painting depicts Saint Francis of Paola; the holy water container is also masterfully carved wood.
Venice, Louis XV (mid-18th century).
40 cm H x 22 cm W
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