An Unusual 19th Century Continental Masonic Polychrome Carving

Wood with gesso, polychrome, and gilt, designed as a wall mounted sculpture featuring two clasped hands, the first in brown robes with white undergarment, the ring finger incised with band, the second in crimson robes, suspended from brass chains and ornate border plaque centering the Eye of Providence symbol.

15 x 17 1/4 x 6 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Some small areas of paint flaking and rubbing to gilt; some areas of later paint; brass chains and eyelet hooks later.