Pair of Early 20th C. Continental Baroque Style Carved & Parcel-Gilt Wood Pilasters

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(pair) Continental Baroque style paint-decorated wood architectural pilasters or atlantes, in the manner of Meinrad Guggenbichler (Swiss, 1649-1723), early 20th c., each surmounted by the head of a boy, over tapering standard with parcel-gilt drapery and floral roundels, approx 33"h, 5"w, 3.75"d, 9lbs total 

Add Old World texture and classical European grandeur to your walls with this dramatic pair of early 20th-century Continental Baroque style architectural pilasters.

Carved in the expressive manner of Swiss Baroque master sculptor Meinrad Guggenbichler (1649–1723), each standard features a sculpted cherubic head surmounting a tapering column adorned with layered gilt drapery, stylized floral roundels, and aged polychrome paint finishes. Flat-backed and fitted with saw-tooth hardware on the reverse, these substantial architectural elements offer an effortless way to frame mirrors, doorway portals, or focal gallery walls.

Details:

  • Origin & Style: Continental European, Baroque Revival

  • Materials: Carved wood, original polychrome paint, and parcel-gilt leaf

  • Dimensions: $33\text{'' H} \times 5\text{'' W} \times 3.75\text{'' D}$ (each)

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition showing lovely authentic patina, gentle paint distress, and minor edge wear consistent with age and architectural character.

  • Includes: Sold as a pair (2). Ready to hang.