Walnut Handled Putto Letter Opener
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- 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.
- Putto / Putti / Amorino / Amorini - A putto (plural: putti) or amerino (plural: amerini) is a cherub or cupid frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculpture, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods and later used as a decorative element in the design of furniture, ceramics, statuary etc. They are usually depicted as chubby males, or of indeterminate gender, often with wings. Their depiction may represent an association with love, heaven, peace or prosperity.
This item has been included into following indexes:
Visually similar items
A didgeridoo, decorated with ochre designs in the form of turtles and a crocodile, Arnhem Land, Northern Australia, length 145 cm
A wristwatch by Emporio Armani, styled in stainless steel with retagular peach coloured face and brown leather bands.
An antique sapphire and diamond bangle, the hinged bangle set with alternating cushion cut sapphires and old European cut diamonds, mounted in 15ct gold
A lady' s gold wristwatch, Rolex, circa 1960' s. 16 mm. Case, dial and 18 jewel movement signed. Integral, tapered and textured bracelet. 18ct yellow gold. Weight 55.78 grams.