Antique Continental Wood Carving of a Mermaid

Early 19th century, naturalistic painted form with silver gilt tail, the arms raised and likely once holding an element such as a trident.

15 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 16 in.

The Caroline Faison Antiques Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Scattered hairlines and loss to wood; some cracks with glued repair; rubbing and loss to gilt and painted surfaces.