18th Century Giltwood Wall Brackets

18th Century Giltwood Wall BracketsA bold pair of early 18th century Rgence giltwood wall brackets, each centred on a stylised dolphin mask set between bold scrolling volutes, the whole descending through ribbed acanthus to a pendant flower head. In the manner of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. France, circa 1720. Why we like them There is real theatre to these. We are absolutely in love with the boldly carved dolphin masks round eyed and snub snouted in the stylised Baroque manner set between

with plain veneered frieze

Only the wealthiest and most powerful patrons could commission personalised items through the best luxury goods retailers of the era

beneath a generous layer of French polish

Depth: 40 cm / 16”

A fine quality and rare large size

A pair of alabaster sculptures of recumbent lions on rustic plinth bases

finished by hand

25 in / 94

of which this chair forms part

which can be arranged upon request

published in their 'Universal System of Household Furniture'

with octagonal top