Work In The Transition Style - Pair Of Hanging Sconces - Gilded Stucco

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Pair of wall brackets
Transition style
Gilded stucco (with gold leaf)
Recessed at the back
Circa 1900
Dimensions: 24x14.5x11cm

This pair of wall brackets takes up the stylistic vocabulary of the Transition period: the scroll runs energetically downwards, ending in foliage. The top has a cornice decorated with ribboned rushes. The lower ends are adorned with pendants. The whole
finely moulded and carved. The gilding used here is typical of the late 19th century. This is a gilding process
It is a gilding process that combines an oily varnish with gold leaf on a support that has been painted in tones ranging from ochre to carmine, giving the gilding depth and relief.

This highly decorative pair is a fine alternative to the much rarer and more expensive 18th-century models.
and expensive. Very decorative, ideal for displaying porcelain, curiosities or silverware.

Condition report: original gilding, slight patina. One with restoration.