Corbel - acanthus leaf, scrolls, flowers

REF. Num: CR 008

Corbel with acanthus leaf, H=31 cm/ W=10 cm/ D=13 cm, Renaissance style.

You can use it for holding up your shelves, fireplace and arch decoration.

The price does not include finishing. The corbel could be finished by us in any colour you would like.

All our products are made of reinforced gypsum plaster.
 


Price: € 28.00


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