Charming Italian neoclassical wall bracket, beautifully gilded - 19th century

Charming Italian neoclassical wall bracket, beautifully gilded, featuring a delicate carved acanthus leaf motif, decorated with a stunning red Armenian icon of the Virgin Mary, with a rectangular linear top, possibly suitable as a clock from a private collection of Italian origin, dating back to the mid-1800s.

Good condition related to age. Excellent patina, original gilding and paintwork, with only minor gold loss and signs of wear consistent with mid-19th century age.

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