Dolphin Wood Sculpture Of Imaginary Sea Monsters From The 17th Century

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Object description :

"Dolphin Wood Sculpture Of Imaginary Sea Monsters From The 17th Century"

Very beautiful wooden sculpture representing a dolphin of imaginary sea monsters, sculpture from a boat from the Louis XIII period, undoubtedly a figurehead. In the navy, we talk about Dionysus' dolphins, benevolent creatures from Greek myth who helped the god Dionysus, they are renowned for their intelligence. Dolphins, sacred animals of Poseidon and Apollo, are one of the most beautiful marine creatures as well as a symbol of friendship and solidarity.

Price: 1 700 €

Period: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: En l'etat

Material: Solid wood
Width: 32 cm
Height: 170

Reference: 1285267