18th C Engraving of Egyptian Priest and Statue Antique

18th C Engraving of Egyptian Priest and Statue AntiquePrints of Classical Sculpture & Architecture 18th C Egyptian Antiquities from Vatican #1 Egyptian Priest and Statue Late 18th C Early 19th C 15. 75" x 10. 75" Engraving with Sacerdote Egizio & Statua Antiga Left Figure (Fig. 1 p. 49): An Egyptian priest or figure with a tableau of deities on his chest. Labeled Sacerdote Egizio (Egyptian Priest). Right Figure (Fig. 2 p. 45): A curious lion headed, serpent bodied hybrid figure, labeled Statua Antiga

Item: Set of Three Antique Gilt Metal Classical Medallion Mounts with Mercury Profile

and precise joinery are characteristic of quality mid-to-late 19th-century French production

lace-like quality

serving both functional and decorative roles

Era: Early 20th C

light scratches and wear to glass panels

GIROUX Successeurs”

executed in delicate tones and mounted behind glass within a square

The ground silk exhibits a warm amber-to-rose tonality with natural abrash and oxidation from age

The lid features a central checkerboard parquetry panel framed by mitered borders and repetitive pale inset studs

Giltwood frames

75"w x 9"d 4