Pair of Louis-Philippe Pierced Giltwood Brackets

mid-19th century, of large scale, each with a serpentine shelf, the bracket decorated with pierced scrollwork framing flowers, the lower portion with a cabochon.
h. 26-1/4", w. 20-1/4", d. 13"

In overall very good condition. Both brackets are tight at their joints, solid and ready for immediate use. The pieces retain elements of their original gilding, with extensive scattered regilding and inpainting. Both exhibit some shrinkage cracks to the gesso, and a handful of normal small flakes to the edges of carved surfaces, but no notable losses.