Price
£1900.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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An Amusing Late 16th Century English Oak Carving. Circa 1580.
Depicting an ape riding upon the back of a deer, deeply carved in English oak. It would most probably have been part of a ceiling or decorative structure in a church.
The ape in medieval bestiary tradition represents the devil and the deer traditionally represents a good Christian. This beautiful carving probably depicts the devil trying to claim the soul of the good Christian.
Private collection.
Dimensions
Height: 5 inches (12.7 cms), Width: 9 inches (22.9 cms)Stock number
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The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
