A Baroque Walnut Grotesque.

Italy Circa 1610

A carved walnut grotesque face with stern expression.

His furrowerd brow over moustachioed gritted teeth with a beard of  curlyness.

Possibly a take on The Head Of A Faun by Michelangelo carved in marble circa 1489.

A good example with a lovely colour and patina.

The top has been reattached at some time.

Dimensions:

12"    (30cm) Wide.

12.5" (32cm) High

3"     (8cm) Deep.