A pair of Italian Baroque style parcel-gilt and ivory-painted carved figures of dolphins, in the style of Filippo Parodi second half 19th century

With scattered age and construction cracks; some now restored. Scattered abrasions, minor losses to carving, and scattered dents. Scattered old worm damage; not extensive. Scattered losses and cracks to gesso. Decoration refreshed, now with some rubbing, surface dirt and small losses. In otherwise good condition.
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