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A Small 18th Century Carved Wall Bracket.
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A Small 18th Century Carved Wall Bracket.

18th century
Sold 31 May 2025 · Youngs Antiques
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A small 18th century gilt carved wall bracket depicting winged cherubs, flowers and foliate decorations.

The little shelf is in good condition with some age related cracks in a couple of places. This would be perfect for a small 18th century clock or bronze figure.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Giltwood Wall Bracket to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
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SA1145210
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Description
A small 18th century gilt carved wall bracket depicting winged cherubs, flowers and foliate decorations.

The little shelf is in good condition with some age related cracks in a couple of places. This would be perfect for a small 18th century clock or bronze figure.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Giltwood Wall Bracket to the 18th Century.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
14.5cm (5.71")
Reference Numbers
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SA1145210
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Youngs Antiques
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An ornate eighteenth-century carved giltwood wall bracket featuring figural putti and acanthus leaf motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate eighteenth-century carved giltwood wall bracket featuring figural putti and acanthus leaf motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Small 18th Century Carved Wall Bracket.

Archive II An ornate eighteenth-century carved giltwood wall bracket featuring figural putti and acanthus leaf motifs. View II
Archive III An ornate eighteenth-century carved giltwood wall bracket featuring figural putti and acanthus leaf motifs. View III
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An ornate eighteenth-century carved giltwood wall bracket featuring figural putti and acanthus leaf motifs.
A small 18th century carved wall bracket.
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An ornate eighteenth-century carved giltwood wall bracket featuring figural putti and acanthus leaf motifs.
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  • ObjectWall Brackets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsPutti figures, Acanthus leaves, Scrollwork
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

Giltwood wall brackets and consoles gained prominence during the Baroque and Rococo periods, utilised primarily to display valuable porcelain, sculptures, or clocks within formal European interiors.

Authentic pieces are typically carved from softwoods such as pine or lime, then coated with gesso and bole before the application of gold leaf or water gilding.

Authenticity is determined by examining the tool marks in the wood carving, the natural ageing and craquelure of the gesso and gilding, and the presence of historic fasteners or fixings.

Mounting the piece as a standalone sculptural element or using it to elevate a small botanical or modern ceramic creates a striking contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics.

Giltwood surfaces should be kept away from direct sunlight and moisture, and cleaned only with a very soft, dry brush to avoid damaging the delicate metallic leaf layers.
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