ECL-Bm.7:100-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.7:100-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Relief: griffins and candelabra
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Sampson Catalogue states that the Topham Finding Aid 3 ( was Fa 2) describes: 'Fregio in basso rilievo rappresentante dieci griffoni tramezzati da vasi e candelabri, il tutto vagamente ornato'
Other number
Fa 3 no. 3
Description
Content (description)
Two griffins sit facing one another, each resting one paw on the rim of a large krater, which has a fluted bowl and acanthus leaves around its neck. It is supported on a floral scroll and a palmette of acanthus leaves rises out of it. At each end of the relief an elaborate candelabrum stands, hung with leafy garlands.
Content (object)
relief
Content (note)
Palazzo de' Signori della Valle
Dimensions
height (actual size): 494mm
width (actual size): 759mm
width (actual size): 759mm
Inscription
Ciferri Palazzo della Valle No. 3 written in ink on the back of the drawing
Inscription description
Pal.zo della Valle N. 3 written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower left.
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Ciferri, Bernardino (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• RS (I ; 81.1 is v similar)
