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Unique 18th Century English Carved Panel of Two Kings

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Unique carved Folk Art panel, dated 1768, depicting a double portrait of mythological kings, whimsically portrayed in miniature stature with protruding beards and chests, from an 18th century manor house in Cambridgeshire, Dalham Hall and was commissioned by Sir James Affleck, whose family owned the hall and who received the title of 1st Baronet for his distinguished service in the Navy, fighting back the rebel troops of George Washington in New York in 1781.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1768
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	wupkufeizdqf
Incollect Reference #:	258165

Dimensions

W.	53 in;	H.	46 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	134.62 cm;	H.	116.84 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.