Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Green Man Savonarola Chair Circa 1890 Drawings & Prints from the late 1600s

from the late 1600s

the chargers date from the late Qing dynasty circa 1850

which may seem a little gruesome

which led to the founding of the Franciscan order

the table top having iron leaf shaped mounts

Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Green Man Savonarola Chair Circa 1890 Drawings & Prints from the late 1600sSOLD Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival carved Savonarola chair circa 1890. This chair carved of fine walnut is a beautiful example of the Renaissance Revival movement that swept through the decorative arts in the late 19th century. Present in the carved details of this chair are motifs of the green man, a mythical figure representing the masculine energy of the nature. The arms and stretchers also ornately carved and having stylized