Antique Italian Carved Wood Sconce Ornament with/ Original Paint A 19th-century Italian wall carving of three flowers rising above a cluster of pointed leaves. These Italian carvings are documented as decorative wall-light elements.The surface retains traces of its original painted decoration with some scattered areas of exposed wood.
During the 19th century, Italian carved-wood decoration was incorporated into mirrors, furniture, architectural interiors, candle brackets, and wall lights. Botanical motifs were particularly used because the stems and leaves could visually disguise the structural fittings used to support candles.
Details
Origin: Italy
Date: 19th century
Material: Hand-carved wood with original polychrome paint
Decoration: Three carved flowers with rounded centers, branching stems, long pointed leaves, and traces of dark green, brown, muted red, ochre, and gilt-toned paint
Dimensions: Approximately 16½ inches high × 9 inches wide;
Condition: Antique condition with rubbing and loss to the painted surface, exposed wood, chips, edge losses, age cracks, and old marks throughout. Please review all photographs carefully.
