Pair of Parcel-Giltwood Brackets in the Neoclassical Taste
the shelves with guilloche-carved giltwood borders above beaded edges, the tapered and fluted backplates with carved giltwood acanthus leaves, the lower edges with leaf-carved drops.
h. 25-1/4", w. 18-1/2", d. 9"

The green paint is second generation and there is some layering and minor scratches to the paint on the shelf tops, and undercolor shows in spots. A channel was added to the backs and there is minor adjacent loss to giltwood carving on the back edges of the outside acanthus leaves. Carving intact. Retaining gold leaf surface with minor surface rubbing. New Orleans Auction Galleries is pleased to issue an opinion of any lot; the absence of a condition report does not indicate that a lot is in perfect condition or free from damage and/or wear.  Please understand that New Orleans Auction Galleries employs no professional conservators. All statements in any condition report, or statements taken verbally, are purely our best opinions, and not blanket statements of fact issued by this auction house.  Prospective buyers should examine each lot so as to satisfy themselves concerning condition, genuineness, importance, age, etc. Regardless of any statements made in writing or verbally, all lots are sold strictly "As Is" in accordance with section 2 of our Conditions of Sale.  No returns will be accepted on the basis of condition.