Patrick Damiaens Ornamental Woodcarver A 'Ribbon and Bow' carved in wood The 'Ribbon & Bow' as an ornament __________________________ Starting from the mid 18th century ornamental ribben and bows often appear in compositions or as a free standing ornament. Ribbon & bows were often used in the “Transition” and “Louis XVI” style periods, and this association therefore represents a clear reference to these particular periods. Ornamental ribbon & bows were commonly applied to painting and mirror…
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