Early 19th C. Italian Carved Wood Fragments

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An Italian pair of carved and gilt wood architectural fragments from the early 19th century. This antique pair of fragments … Read more An Italian pair of carved and gilt wood architectural fragments from the early 19th century. This antique pair of fragments from Italy have each been carved with scrolling acanthus and foliate motif. They are mirrored forms of one another, displaying beautiful Rococo-inspired scrolling volutes rising into flowering and leafy tops. The retain traces of original gilding over a distressed blue-green painted background. These decorative elements were likely once from a church, palazzo, altar framework, or grand decorative interior. These early 19th century Italian fragments, standing approximately 2.75 feet in height, would now make superb sculptural wall ornaments with their vertical form and gilded surfaces adding warmth and historical character to your home. See less