Large carved wooden niche, formerly polychromed and gilded, decorated with columns topped by composite capitals supporting a molded semicircular arch adorned with cloud motifs. It rests on a plinth imitating red marble. France, mid-18th century H. 94 cm - W. 54 cm - D. 31 cm (damage, extensive restoration, and pitting) (This lot is currently stored in an off-site storage facility. Please allow a few days after the auction to pick up the lot from the auction house, after contacting them in advance to schedule a pickup date. Home delivery is also available. A quote can be provided by the carriers working on behalf of the auction house.)