Carved Olive Wood Plaque

Late 19th century Italian standing olive wood plaque caved in relief with an image of 15th century Poet Torquato Tasso(1544-1595). The reverse shows the carved signature of the artist - Arturo Guidi(1844-1911). “ Arturo Guidi Fece (made) Scuola D’Arte Sorrento 1896 ”. Professor at the Institute of Art in Sorrento, Italy, Guidi was head of the ornamental wood carving department. 5.5” h x 3.5” w x 1” d