Gilded wooden holy water fonts (one of a pair)

Gilded wooden holy water fonts with graceful Rocaille-style carving. The structure is characterized by a pleasantly shaped frame adorned with volutes, counter-volutes, and phytomorphic motifs, inside which is a beautiful painting on glass depicting Saint Francis of Paola; the container for holy water is also made of masterfully carved wood. Venice, Louis XV (mid-18th century). cm 40 h x 22