Antique French Brittany Carved Oak Bench with 16th Century Portrait Panels 1560 Decorative Arts Antique French Art Deco Large

Antique French Art Deco Large Crystal Glass "Marguerites" Bowl by Lalique

5" tall X 28" wide X 22

condition is good

In the past 50 years

Antique French Brittany Carved Oak Bench with 16th Century Portrait Panels 1560 Decorative Arts Antique French Art Deco LargeA 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