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Pair of 19th Century Carved & Gilded Corbels Converted to Bookends, Circa 1890
$500per set
£379.76per set
€436.80per set
CA$698.60per set
A$779.02per set
CHF 406.46per set
MX$9,558.82per set
NOK 5,173.55per set
SEK 4,901.83per set
DKK 3,259.97per set
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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)
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- 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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