Antique French Brittany Carved Oak Bench with 16th Century Portrait Panels 1560 Redo Please inquire

Please inquire

William Turner Davey was an English artist and engraver who was best known for his faithful engravings of a number of celebrated Victorian works of art

cream and copper glaze

Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Antique French Brittany Carved Oak Bench with 16th Century Portrait Panels 1560 Redo Please inquireA 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