Ludovico Marchetti (Italian 1853-1909) 'The Connoisseur',…
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Ludovico Marchetti (Italian 1853-1909) 'The Connoisseur', depicting an 18th century scene of an antique dealer exhibiting wares to patrons, within acanthus leaf moulded gilt frame, 52 cm x 44

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  • Acanthus - A stylized leaf motif, one of the primary decorative elements of classical Greek and Roman architecture, derived from the genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Mediterranean area. It is a common element in classical Greek and Roman design, and is often seen in Corinthian and Composite order columns and used as a decorative element in English, European and Australian furniture, particularly on the curve of a leg, and as decoration for a corbel.

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