Description
PAIR OF VERY SMALL BRACKETS IN HALF-MOON SHAPE Lombardy, 18th century. Richly carved and gilded wood. H. 79 cm W. 49 cm D. 33 cm Small scattered chips of gilding. The central flower of one of them is later and has been reassembled. The garland on the right is missing. They stand on two cambered feet with volutes and clasps. A long acanthus leaf surrounds each foot. The belt is carved with a frieze of twisted laurels. The trays are in painted wood imitating white marble and must have been temporary.
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PAIR OF VERY SMALL BRACKETS IN HALF-MOON SHAPE Lombardy, 18th century. Richly carved and gilded wood. H. 79 cm W. 49 cm D. 33 cm Small scattered chips of gilding. The central flower of one of them is later and has been reassembled. The garland on the right is missing. They stand on two cambered feet with volutes and clasps. A long acanthus leaf surrounds each foot. The belt is carved with a frieze of twisted laurels. The trays are in painted wood imitating white marble and must have been temporary.
