$1,000
Continental, likely Nuristan, Afghanistan, 19th century. A hand carved wood architectural fragment converted to a console or altar table, the single slab with rectangular top over double scrolled and chip carved tapering sides, the front carved with two Nuristan stars centered with a carved panel of scrolling interlocking floral blossoms. The whole raised on a black painted iron or steel plinth on four turned feet. Approximate height 32.25", width 58.4", depth 9.5".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-06-25