Imagine a grand foyer in a 1920s Palm Beach estate, where the salty air of the Atlantic meets the storied opulence of a Tony Duquette ballroom. These monumental brackets are not merely accessories; they are architectural anchors designed for the true Maximalist. At Turtle and Crane, we specialize in turning the past into stunning decor for today, ensuring that every piece we touch carries both a historical soul and a modern brilliance.
Rescued and reimagined, this pair has been treated with our signature "Antiquated Palm Bronze" finish. This isn't just paint"”it is a labor-intensive, multi-layered patination process. We began with a saturated forest floor base, followed by hand-detailed aged metallic highlights that mimic the glow of vintage bronze found in the masterworks of Maitland-Smith, Gampel-Stoll, or La Barge. To provide an authentic, century-old soul, we applied our proprietary Relic Ash, allowing it to settle into the deep acanthus leaf carvings and create an organic "fly speckling" that tells a story of time and grandeur.
Perfect for flanking a grand entryway or supporting a heavy mantle, these brackets bring the theatrical glamour of Hollywood Regency, Grandmillennial chic, and the lush depth of Chinoiserie garden aesthetics into the contemporary home. Whether your style is Dorothy Draper bold or Mario Buatta


classic, these are a testament to our mission of honoring craftsmanship while breathing new life into the classics.

Please Note: To assist with visualization and interior design inspiration, this listing includes an AI-generated staged photograph demonstrating potential styling. This image is for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to the primary studio photo for the exact, standalone item being sold. Buyers must rely exclusively on the provided written dimensions in the listing details to determine accurate scale and fit for their space.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Professionally restored by Turtle and Crane. These pieces have been structurally inspected and given a bespoke artisanal finish. The "distressing" and "Relic Ash" speckling are intentional design choices to provide a museum-quality, antiquated patina. In excellent vintage condition with a new, durable finish. As always, vintage items will have imperfections in the original piece and the newly applied finish. Perfection is not promised and not possible.

Origin:
China

Creator:
Styled After: Dorothy Draper

Materials & Techniques:
Gold Leaf, Paint, Resin, Wax

International: No International Shipping for this auction.
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Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; Professionally restored by Turtle and Crane. These pieces have been structurally inspected and given a bespoke artisanal finish. The "distressing" and "Relic Ash" speckling are intentional design choices to provide a museum-quality, antiquated patina. In excellent vintage condition with a new, durable finish. As always, vintage items will have imperfections in the original piece and the newly applied finish. Perfection is not promised and not possible.