Antique painting of centaur & nymph Frame shows wear to gilt

Frame shows wear to gilt and minor losses

Housed in its original ornate gilt metal frame

Minor surface wear and toning

permanently tied to these objects and the church they once lived in

likely inspired by courtly or allegorical subjects of the era

Antique painting of centaur & nymph Frame shows wear to giltA beautiful antique painting sourced in France and signed by the artist. Featuring an allegorical theme of a centaur and nymph, representing the taming of wild nature. Also could be a Bacchanal scene, which translates as a wild drunken celebration. Regardless of how you decipher this painting its a fun, whimsical and engaging piece with beautiful color.