A pair of Italian parcel-gilt and polychrome-painted cartouches Roman, early 18th century

each with foliate scrolling architectural carvings with three cherub heads surrounding a printed Latin inscription.

Chippings to the gilding and carving consistent with age, as visible from the catalogue illustration. Significant hairline age crack to the left of one and center of another panel. Small tears and rips to the printed paper Latin inscription. Minor marks and further small age and construction hairline cracks, consistent with age.
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