Decorative ornament - Baroque Rococo - Italy - Baroque shelf

Elegant "a Cartoccio" Wall Shelf in Carved and Gilded Wood – Florentine Baroque/Rococo Style – Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Splendid and elegant small wall shelf "a cartoccio" in full Revival Baroque/Rococo style, of refined Italian artisan craftsmanship (Tuscany/Florentine area), dating to the end of the 19th century or the first half of the 20th century. The item is entirely hand-carved in solid wood, a feature clearly visible on the rough back, where the typical and fascinating gouge marks impressed by the craftsman to lighten and perforate the structure are present. The front part features rich decoration with vegetal motifs and sinuous acanthus leaves, finished with a splendid and warm gold leaf gilding (or mecca) laid on traditional preparation.
Thanks to its extremely light weight, this shelf represents a masterpiece of artistic cabinetmaking, perfect as an accent piece to display small works of art, porcelain or bronzes. An antique piece of great charm from a family collection.
Era: Late 19th Century / Early 20th Century
Origin: Italy (Florentine Manufacture)
Material: Solid wood carved by hand and gilded
Dimensions: Height 21 cm | Width 20 cm | Depth 12.5 cm at base 2 cm
Weight: 252 g
Excellent overall condition, consistent with the object's age. The wooden structure is solid and intact. The original gilding presents a beautiful natural patina of time with minimal, imperceptible wear that attests to its authenticity and history. On the back are two original vintage ring hooks ready for hanging.
As this is an antique and family item, the photos and description have been prepared with the utmost care, honesty and attention to detail to show the real conditions of the object. Any small irregularities in the carving or gilding attest to the totally artisanal and non-industrial nature of the piece. We invite you to carefully view the photo gallery, which is an integral part of the description.