Cul-de-lampe Wall Bracket Console - Stuccoed and Gilded Wood - Italy (Tuscany), 19th Century
Early 19th-century wall console
Gilded wood and stucco with painted faux antique green marble
Description
Cul-de-lampe Wall Bracket Console - Stuccoed and Gilded Wood - Italy (Tuscany), 19th Century
Early 19th-century wall console
Cul-de-lampe wall bracket console of Italian origin, sourced from Tuscany, dating to the 19th century.
It reflects the fine tradition of Tuscan gilding workshops, featuring a carved softwood (fir) structure coated with a gesso primer that shapes the relief of generous acanthus leaves.
The original gold leaf gilding exhibits a lovely patina of age, revealing areas of the underlying red bole (Armenian bole). The top shelf is painted in faux antique green marble, creating a beautiful contrast with the gilding.
With its proportions and dramatic relief, this console serves as an ideal wall support for displaying collectibles, busts, sculptures, or other curiosity cabinet pieces.
Origin: Italy (Tuscany)
Period: 19th century
Materials: Carved softwood (fir/spruce), gesso (plaster primer), gold leaf gilding over red bole (Armenian bole), top painted in faux antique green marble
Dimensions: Height: 31 cm – Maximum width: 25 cm
Weight: 1.23 kg
Condition: Antique condition with original patina and signs of age. Presence of old stucco breaks in the center of the foliage:(see photos). Over time, small areas of gesso have chipped, exposing the white undercoat beneath the gilding.
Mounting: Metal reinforcing plate added to the back for secure wall hanging.
