Rare Empire-Style Giltwood Canterbury/Book Holder
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Rare Empire-Style Giltwood Canterbury/Book Holder, fourth quarter 19th century, probably Italian, with lyre sides decorated with applied masques, resting on paw feet, with carved cupid's bow-shaped dividers, the pierced lower edge decorated with a crest-type device, h. 17", w. 13-3/4", l. 19-3/4".
Condition
In good "as found" condition. One of the upper portions has an old glued repair in two places and filler added in one spot. It is sturdy and very well detailed. There are scattered losses to the gesso and gilding, but it retains a good overall patina.
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Rare Empire-Style Giltwood Canterbury/Book Holder
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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