A Superb French Caen Limestone Carving in the Form of a Hooped Crown c.1840-60 sub-Religion & Relics and characterized by curved silhouettes

and characterized by curved silhouettes and ornate carving

though the overall condition of both fighters is good considering how long they have been sparring

The chair is in largely original order making it hugely appealing

We think the un-tampered appearance of the whole piece is entirely appealing

A Superb French Caen Limestone Carving in the Form of a Hooped Crown c.1840-60 sub-Religion & Relics and characterized by curved silhouettesOrigin: French Period: 2nd Empire Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1840 60 Height: 6. 5 Width: 9. 75 Diameter: 8 The unusual and well carved mid nineteenth century Caen limestone stone carving in the form of a regal hooped crown, having an unusual inverted dipping half arch to the globe, possibly lacking the monde finial lost in antiquity, the circlet with a fleur de lys motif band to a lower stepped band, the whole surviving in weathered condition from