Continental Carved and Polychrome Wood Lion Wall Bracket

Early 20th century, carved pine with polychrome, modeled as a stylized lion mask on a scrolled corbel supporting a rectangular shelf with molded edge, later mounts to the verso for wall display.

17 3/4 x 23 3/4 x 11 1/4 in.

From the Estate of the late Ralph L. Townes, Raleigh, North Carolina

Fair condition; paint losses, vertical age crack running through lion's head; some edge chipping; later nails attach the bracket to the shelf.