A prie-Dieu for domestic use. Walnut wood. Italian work from the 17th century. -

A prie-Dieu for domestic use. Walnut wood. Italian work from the 17th century.

A prie-Dieu for domestic use. The lower section consists of a cabinet with two doors surmounted by a flap. The recessed upper section supports a crucifix. The front is richly carved with perspectives on the doors, Corinthian columns, garlands of leaves, a winged cherub’s head and a notched “chapeau de gendarme” cornice.

All executed with great care and finesse.

The crucifix with ebony cross and ivory Christ is later (19th?).

Walnut wood. Italian work from the 17th century.