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Rare and Elegant 18th Century Gilt Metal and Wood Brackets

$8,900per set
£6,804.52per set
€7,837.44per set
CA$12,471.63per set
A$13,923.40per set
CHF 7,295.65per set
MX$170,436.09per set
NOK 92,654.86per set
SEK 87,361.77per set
DKK 58,491.60per set

About the Item

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:
    Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1785
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. The tips have lost their gilding.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU85398097713

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