Italian Renaissance ‘The Three Ages of Man’ Tricephalic Capital c.1460-1500

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Italian Renaissance ‘The Three Ages of Man’ Tricephalic Capital c.1460-1500An exceptionally rare and unique Tricephalic Venetian Renaissance capital, dating to c. 14601500, portraying 'The Three Ages of Man'. This extraordinary piece, carved from limestone, vividly represents the three stages of human life through distinct stylistic interpretations. Youth and innocence are depicted in a naive Medieval style, symbolising simplicity and unformed potential. Adulthood and lust are brought to life in the form of an animated

deeply carved turned columns embellished with acanthus leaves

Her face has the most fine and elegant features

Great proportions

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Pedestal approx 4ft high

The mirror feature two large mirror plates in bevelled glass

one with a wooden grill

A fantastic set of eight huge matching Campana Urns

the glaze gently ambered

17th Century Flemish cupboard

We have number of images showing the Sundial in the Rectory garden during the last 150 years - including an artists rendition and an early photograph

1500 with unusual halo and intricate folded drapery