Lot Essay
We are grateful to Professor Elizabeth McGrath of the Warburg Institute for suggesting that these decorative overdoors may symbolise two of the Four Elements, namely Earth and Water.
The Triumph of Galatea; and Civilisation and the Arts paying tribute to a herm of Mercury
Details
Attributed to Paolo de Matteis (Salerno 1662-1728 Naples)
The Triumph of Galatea; and Civilisation and the Arts paying tribute to a herm of Mercury
oil on canvas, upper corners made up
16 5/8 x 53 3/8 in. (42.2 x 135.5 cm.)
a pair (2)
The Triumph of Galatea; and Civilisation and the Arts paying tribute to a herm of Mercury
oil on canvas, upper corners made up
16 5/8 x 53 3/8 in. (42.2 x 135.5 cm.)
a pair (2)
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Clemency Henty
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