A Boxwood Lectern

Description
A carved boxwood lectern, Northern Italy, first half 17th century.
Details

A refined carved boxwood lectern, featuring a rich ornamental scheme of scrolls, foliate motifs, and small putti, fully Baroque taste.

Structure raised on carved feet, conceived for reading or display, combining fine carving with lively modelling, giving a piece of notable elegance and rare presence. Particularly interesting example for type and workmanship.

Height 30 cm, width 43 cm, depth 41 cm
(11 3/4 in.; 16 7/8 in.; 16 1/8 in.)

Condition
excellent
Category
Item Number
3863
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