Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Leather Hall Window Bench Italy 1880 Sold Le Douanier Rousseau

Le Douanier Rousseau

Paulus Potter rented one of his houses

the back of the box is also decorated with engraved engine turned decoration

To the top are three drawers

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Leather Hall Window Bench Italy 1880 Sold Le Douanier RousseauAntique Italian carved Renaissance Revival walnut hall or window bench, Italy, circa 1880. The bench of Savonarola form: the back with twin finials and an inset leather panel with brass studwork, below is an arched arcade with eight turned 'acorn' shaped finials. The seat is also leather with brass studwork, the arms with carved lionhead hand rests. The bench is raised upon a curved base with legs terminating to lion's paw feet, the legs joined by