Rare and Elegant 18th Century Gilt Metal and Wood Brackets

Pair of highly desirable, Italian, circa 1785, scrolling brackets in metal and wood. Both gessoed, and 22-karat gold gilded. The pair embellished with acanthus leaf sculptures and terminating in whirling, tapered tendrils. Initially used to hang either censers or lanterns.

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Dimensions

23in. Height x 8.5in. Width x 19.5in. Depth

Materials

Wood, metal, gesso, gold gilding

Place of Origin

Period

c.1785

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