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Description
measures 56.5" x 10" x 42.5" Breathtaking! solid wood.. I do not know anything about this piece. I am interested in finding out any information about it. Thank you
Category
Home Furnishings
Medium
wood
Distinguishing marks
there are no marks nor names
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
56.5"x10"x42.5"
Date Period
unknown
History
unknown
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Re: solid wood carved fireplace mantel
Lovely carved caryatids from the 19th or 18th century. Hard to date precisely due to the paint, I'm afraid. The board conecting them from the top is not original to them, its far too crude and simple in comparison. These may have come from a fireplace, stairwell, window, doorway, even a piece of furniture like a console, chest, or bookcase.
Prices for a pair caryatid architectural elements are all over the board unfortunately, everywhere from $300-$1,000. A professional restoration to remove the added board and paint without harming the finish (if it still exists underneath) may go a good way to increasing its sellability, perhaps combined with a good freshing of the finish and a nice wax polishing.