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Wall Bracket
English or possibly French
about 1745
Object Place: Europe, England/poss. France
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
23.33 x 12.06 x 12.38 cm (9 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 4 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Herbert Heidelberger in honor of Frederick and Minna Heidelberger
Accession Number1984.124
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionOne of a pair of wall brackets, see 1984.123. Head of crowned female supports plinth decorated at edge with acanthus leaves. Beading descends from under female's chin and is supported by scrolled acanthus leaves.
Provenance1977, sold by Hotspur Ltd., London, to Herbert Heidelberger (b. 1933 - d. 1982), Boston; 1984, bequest of Herbert Heidelberger to the MFA. (Accession Date: March 7, 1984)