Antique French Brittany Carved Oak Bench with 16th Century Portrait Panels 1560 Sold There are two armchairs included

There are two armchairs included in the set

Together with his non-marine artworks

After studying in Europe

they were known for making high quality silver items and are highly prized by collectors

5 cm X 23 cm

Antique French Brittany Carved Oak Bench with 16th Century Portrait Panels 1560 Sold There are two armchairs includedA rare French Brittany carved oak bench from the late 19th century, fitted with original carved French Renaissance portrait panels from circa, 1560. The bench was constructed in Brittany circa 1890 mainly from ancient timber repurposed from other 16th century furniture, the back is mounted with a pair of finials & two back rails surrounded with a carved frieze and scrolled acanthus brackets to the sides. The armrests are carved with gargoyle head