Gilded embossed leather known as Cordoba Bacchus wine Baroque period 18th century
Embossed leather decorated with Bacchus, early 18th century. Baroque, this embossed leather, known as Cordovan (but which may also have been made in Flanders, Genoa, or Lyon, for example), is covered in silver, painted, and varnished yellow to give a golden appearance. It depicts Bacchus crowned with vine leaves, holding a cup and a jug. As an antique dealer, we provide a receipt to the highest bidder for each of their purchases. Feel free to contact us.
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