Rare and Elegant 18th Century Gilt Metal and Wood Brackets
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.
Dimensions 35in. Height x 53in. Width x 28in. Depth
Materials Paduak Wood
Place of Origin c.1850
Period Portugal
Materials Paduak Wood
Place of Origin c.1850
Period Portugal