Vintage Carved Giltwood Louis XVI Ribbon Bow & Laurel Wall Ornament – 19"

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Vintage carved giltwood wall ornament featuring a sculptural central ribbon bow, flowing ribbon swags and symmetrical carved laurel foliage. Measuring … Read more Vintage carved giltwood wall ornament featuring a sculptural central ribbon bow, flowing ribbon swags and symmetrical carved laurel foliage. Measuring 19 inches wide, this decorative architectural accent has a long horizontal form ideal for displaying above a mirror, painting, doorway, console or small cabinet.
The deeply carved openwork design features layered leaves, branches, ribbons and bow detailing, finished in an aged gold tone with areas of rubbing and exposed wood that give the piece a warm antiqued gilt patina.
The classic bow-and-laurel motif is closely associated with Louis XVI and Neoclassical design and gives the piece the appearance of antique European architectural decoration. Its decorative character also works beautifully with French Provincial, French Country, Parisian, Italianate, Florentine, Hollywood Regency, Rococo Revival, Baroque Revival, Traditional, Grandmillennial and Old World interiors.
A versatile piece of vintage carved wood wall decor, it can be used as a giltwood wall applique, architectural ornament, furniture crest, decorative pediment, overdoor ornament, wall plaque or decorative wall sculpture. Particularly attractive mounted above a mirror, framed artwork, doorway, mantel, bed, console table or cabinet.
The distressed gold gilt finish, dimensional carved wood and traditional ribbon bow and laurel leaf design give it the character of an older European decorative fragment while remaining an easy size to incorporate into a room.
Maker: Unknown / unmarked
Period: Mid to Late 20th Century
Material: Carved wood with gilt / gold-painted finish
Color: Aged gold, brown and cream
Motif: Ribbon bow, ribbon swag, laurel leaves and foliage
Style: Louis XVI, Neoclassical, French Provincial, Florentine, Hollywood Regency, Traditional
Dimensions: 19"W × 2"D × 5.75"H See less