Walnut Caryatids, 1600s, Set of 2

Description

Pair of important Caryatids from the 1600s in carved wood with a dark patina from a choir complex used as … more Pair of important Caryatids from the 1600s in carved wood with a dark patina from a choir complex used as dividers between the stalls. The two figures are asexual, with long hair and hold an Ionic capital on their heads. Both torsos have adopted an original solution to overcome the lack of arms by grafting two volutes, two curls facing the pectorals, onto the shoulders. Under the relaxed abdomens, drapery in one and volutes in the other connect the figures to the carved pilaster. In the middle part, two different compositions of fruit carved in high relief.

The caryatids have undergone old restorations with minimal additions and consolidations, but are essentially in a good state of conservation. less