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Pair of 19th Century Carved & Gilded Corbels Converted to Bookends, Circa 1890

About the Item

A highly decorative pair of 19th century Regence-style painted & gilded architectural corbel elements with hand carved acanthus leaf detail, salvaged from the interior of a 19th century Quebec convent or church and then later converted to serve as bookends backed with an old beige felt fabric. Both retain their original hand painted & gilded accents, and showing minor losses as illustrated. In addition to serving as bookends these very handsome architectural elements would be very attractive desk accessories or displayed atop a mantle or in a bookcase.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Régence (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Canada
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Later converted to bookends & backed with old beige felt. Minor losses. Hand carved and retaining their original paint & gilding, minor losses as illustrated.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728321378812

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