This large scale Italian display niche dates to the 1930s-1940s and was acquired from a Palm Beach estate. The piece is hand carved wood with a gold leaf finish and the piece is illuminated.  Note: The backside is not gold-leafed which was typical because of the cost of the gold leafing and if you can't see it why spend the monies.  Note: Overall dimensions: 42" height x 21 1/2" width x 8 1/2" depth.  Note: Shelf ledge is 9 3/4" wide x 5 1/2" deep, though if you measure to the front of the curve Shelf Ledge, Beach Estate, Gold Leafing, Hand Carved Wood, Carved Wood, Gold Leaf, Palm Beach, The Gold, Dates