Here's another bench with the same "winged goddess" figures. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-1920s-verona-840-cast-iron-4682144326...
They are. Debora
Forget your photograph, @bosko69? Debora
I would think that's what they're intended to be too. Not "angel figures" as seller describes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siren_(mythology)...
Agree re date. A bit later than 1980s. Debora
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Not what you asked for but... I was curious about Verona, the manufacturer. The company dates to 1910 so outside Victorian era, as described by...
It's a humidor. And quite an amusing one. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humidor Debora
That's very handsome. Debora
No, not likely. Husband a lawyer and four children. Wouldn't have the time. Debora
Wonder if the artist wasn't a street painter. Lancaster County is pretty far from New Orleans. Debora
@petronm20, that was a very popular subject for decorative paintings during the era. Here are other examples. That's why it's important for us...
1970s. And that does apparently to be a decorative painting, in which case, the name of the "artist" is immaterial. May we see a photograph of...
Works. Debora
Sure don't make 'em like they used to. Debora
Thank you. I should have written "Branch coral started to be a fashion thing in the 1970s." Part of surf culture along with puka shells. (But,...
Branch coral was a thing in the 1970s. What's the length? Debora
The length is right. Debora
It does have sawtooth hangers indicating someone meant it to be hung. Debora
I think comparisons are always helpful. Here's another, offered by a UK dealer. Sold price not available....
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