Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Leather Hall Window Bench Italy 1880 Decorative Arts It is important to note

It is important to note that Jean was now "Juan"

one plaque has an impressed W

He distinguished himself

The nineteenth-century witnessed enormous growth in public demand for illustrated books and periodicals

he married three sisters—Flore

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Leather Hall Window Bench Italy 1880 Decorative Arts It is important to noteAntique Italian carved Renaissance Revival walnut hall or window bench, Italy, circa 1880. The bench of Savonarola form: the back with twin finials and an inset leather panel with brass studwork, below is an arched arcade with eight turned 'acorn' shaped finials. The seat is also leather with brass studwork, the arms with carved lionhead hand rests. The bench is raised upon a curved base with legs terminating to lion's paw feet, the legs joined by