Architectural ornament (75) - 1850-1900

Large lot of architectural elements from Neo-Gothic church furniture (altar, retable or choir stalls), late 19th/early 20th century.

• Carved oak wimperg with four-foil tracery, gilded frames, crochets and a cross-flower (40 × 15 cm)
• 5 openwork oak appliqués with scrolls, central fleur-de-lis and leaf crown (28 × 11 cm each), plus 1 appliqué in loose parts
• Small oak finial with arrowhead and leaf collar (H 9 cm)
• 30 gilded quatrefoil rosettes with convex core (Ø 3 cm). The gilding lies over red and green polychromy on white gesso.
• 5 gilded knobs with wooden dowel (H 3 cm)
• About 35 carved crochets (leaf hooks) with traces of gilding and red paint (L ca. 5 cm)
• Small bag with loose fragments

Suitable for restorers and collectors, or as a decorative wall object.

Condition

• Wear consistent with age and use.
• The gilding on rosettes and crochets is worn, with loss of gesso and paint.
• Several appliqués have cracks along the central glue seam, and one is in pieces.
• Crochets with broken pins and small losses.
• Old nails and mounting holes.
• Sold as seen. Please view all photos.