Monumental Rococo Revival Gilt Bronze Architectural Appliqué with Floral Cartouche Vintage

Monumental Rococo Revival Gilt Bronze Architectural Appliqué with Floral Cartouche VintageAdditional Description: Highly decorative gilt metal architectural appliqu executed in an exuberant Rococo Revival style, featuring sweeping acanthus scrolls, floral garlands, shell like forms, and a central oval cartouche or medallion reserve. The asymmetrical flowing movement of the design, combined with deeply modeled foliate ornamentation, strongly reflects the influence of 18th century French Rococo decorative arts. The piece appears to have

Often used at the end of dinner when liqueurs were offered

after Francois-Hubert Drouais (French

or other decorative furnishing

frequently exhibited in Belgium during 20s-40s

Pair of Giltwood wall brackets/wall shelves/consoles

while the scrolling outer arms create an elegant sense of movement across the composition

Acquired as part of a decorative antiques collection

in the highly collectible “Marguerite” pattern

including losses and cracking to the tortoiseshell-effect surface

light-catching qualities

foliate details

Japanese prints