Rococo Architectural ornament - 1750-1800, 1850-1900 - Rocaille Shelf

Cartouche shelf in carved and gilded wood. Structure made entirely of hand-carved wood and finished with gold leaf gilding. Estimated period: 19th century. Note that a cricket is carved on the leaves, on the left and on the right. A lizard with a small piece of its head missing. Small losses on the tips of some foliate scrolls. See the photos which are an integral part of the description. The hanging hooks are not original but were added in a recent period. Professional packing and insured shipping.