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A Monumental Gold Ground Painted Panel By Crace For The 1851 Great Exhibition

Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
An Exquisite Monumental Gold Ground Painted Panel By John Gregory Crace For The 1851 Great Exhibition, London.

The unframed panel of arched form is centered by a painted Greek key framed roundel of Venus seated in a shell. The gilded ground is overpainted with burnt umber triangles upon which is painted a system of ornament including griffons, birds, putti, fruits and multicolored flowers and foliage. The outer border self-framed within a continuous Vitruvian scroll pattern.

Detailed research report available on request.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Of oil and gouache on a gilded ground, on canvas.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1850.
Styles / Movements:	Other, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	9977
Incollect Reference #:	113084

Dimensions

W.	36 in;	H.	125 in;
W.	91.44 cm;	H.	317.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including specially commissioned items with royal or aristocratic provenance and pieces designed by architects.