Price
£9500.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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A Magnificent and Large 16th Century Italian Coat of Arms. Venice. Circa 1580.
This beautifully carved coat of arms is believed to be from the noble family Balbi of Venice.
The central shield flanked by two scaled dragon like creatures with interlocked tails centred by the shield. To the centre of the shield are the three fishes of the noble Balbi family, to the left is a rampant lion impaled on a sword, to the right the lamb with sun above, lower left is carved with a templar type cross with five raised squares, bottom right is carved with five crowned lions. To the top of the coat of arms carved with a chalice.
Private collection.
Dimensions
Height: 44 inches (111.8 cms), Width: 27 inches (68.6 cms)Open any time by prior appointment. Please telephone first.
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
