Antique French Brittany Carved Oak Bench with 16th Century Portrait Panels 1560 Sold In response to the contemporary

In response to the contemporary demand for copies of Rubens' oil sketches

His postwar paintings reflect a unique synthesis of diverse influences

for example Georg Baselitz

Together with his non-marine artworks

Antique French Brittany Carved Oak Bench with 16th Century Portrait Panels 1560 Sold In response to the contemporaryA rare French Brittany carved oak bench from the late 19th century, fitted with original carved French Renaissance portrait panels from circa, 1560. The bench was constructed in Brittany circa 1890 mainly from ancient timber repurposed from other 16th century furniture, the back is mounted with a pair of finials & two back rails surrounded with a carved frieze and scrolled acanthus brackets to the sides. The armrests are carved with gargoyle head