Decoration Carving Woodwork Arms Of Arenberg Nineteenth

Beautiful carved pediment early nineteenth polychrome wood. On the right, the coat of arms represents 3 loquat flowers, the coat of arms of a wife of Arenberg's family. The griffon without sex, rather feminine, represents the union of the virtues of the lion and the eagle. Western Royal Lion (Courage) and Imperial Eastern Eagle (Strength). On the left, the unidentified coat of arms of the husband represents a lion, an eagle, a sword? He is protected by a "savage" armed with a club. The Imperial Eagle crowning the crown indicates a princely and royal alliance (Belgium, Germany) and protects the Marquis. Fruit baskets and acanthus leaves - Beautiful patina - In very good condition - Length 1.58 m - Height 0.58 m - Depth 10 cm -