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Ciel de Lit, 18th Century

About the Item

Also known as a baldacchino, baldaquin, or baldachin. Very large 18th Century architectural piece that would have been suspended from the ceiling over an altar but would be a stunning canopy over a bed. There are hooks on the sides for curtains.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 38 in (96.52 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BDK230311stDibs: LU887930618372
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