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Pair of 19th Century Carved & Gilded Corbels Converted to Bookends, Circa 1890

About the Item

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)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

Canada

Period:

Late 19th Century

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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