two-renaissance-period-italian-carvings
Lot 456
Two Renaissance Period Italian Carvings
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Each carved of oak and with remnants of later white paint, each mounted to a velvet covered plaque with brocade trim. Female 18.5 in.; Male 21 in.; DOA 24 x 16 in.

Estate of the late Dr. Stewart Penfold Blake of Palo Alto, CA and Charlotte, NC Stewart Penfold Blake (Col. USArmy Ret.) was a proud soldier, superb story-teller, lover of music from Mozart to Benny Goodman, gracious host, wine connoisseur and knowledgeable art lover. Among his many proud accomplishments were his design of the test track for Porsche in Stuttgart, Germany and his design for carrying Venezuelan oil from the fields to the sea. His estate represents his life in appreciation of history and diverse cultures.

$400 - 600