Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Stool, Venice ca. 1890
Item e6830
An antique handcarved Venetian stool in grotto design. Seat in the shape of a sea shell, supported by a fantastic fish and meermaid sculpture. The base features rocks and sea shells. Executed in Venice, Italy ca. 1890. A very rare example of grotto furnishing.
Measures:
Width: 12.6" (32 cm)
Height: 22.64" (57.5 cm)
Depth: 16.54" (42 cm)
Width: 12.6" (32 cm)
Height: 22.64" (57.5 cm)
Depth: 16.54" (42 cm)
Literature Reference:
Bruce M. Newman, Fantasy Furniture, New York 1989