Antique Gilt Architectural Pilasters, Hand-Painted Floral Motifs, 1950

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A striking pair of decorative architectural pilasters, richly finished in gilt and hand-painted polychrome. Each column features a fluted central … Read more A striking pair of decorative architectural pilasters, richly finished in gilt and hand-painted polychrome. Each column features a fluted central panel adorned with delicate, vertically scrolling floral motifs in soft reds, blues, greens, and ochre, all set against a cream ground. The panels are framed by warm gilt borders that show an appealing, time-softened patina.
The capitals are boldly carved in the Corinthian taste, with scrolling acanthus leaves and stylized volutes, adding sculptural depth and classical elegance. Raised on stepped plinth bases, the pair presents a balanced, symmetrical profile, ideal for flanking a doorway, mirror, or architectural niche.
Elegant and refined, these pilasters offer a harmonious blend of classical form and decorative folk-inspired painting, making them a distinctive accent in both traditional and eclectic interiors. Likely late 19th to early 20th century. See less