Arte Povera hourglass with two flasks dating from around 1720.

The polychrome and gilded wooden frame has two circular bases decorated with flowers.

A lyre player surrounded by forest animals, butterflies and insects.

The frame has a chantourné window revealing a flask with two bulbs joined by a wax joint covered with brown fabric and brocade thread. Orange silica sand.

Dimensions: height 15.2 cm x diameter 7 cm.

France or Italy, circa 1720.

Reference : D/M4

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