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Pair of Niches, Pinewood, 17th Century

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Pair of altar fragments or niches made of carved pine wood that are decorated with a series of important carvings with lots of plant-themed volume, scrolls, ropes, architectural details, cloths, etc., arranged symmetrically around the arch of half a point that acts as the central organizing element of the work and a shell located in the upper auction. This type of pieces were used in the creation and construction of altars in the churches, being possible that they present them niches were in an altar stood out by their measures and the quality of their size. It is possible to find certain similar details between this work and other Spanish works, such as the 18th century niche altarpiece of the Julio Visconti Pintor Foundation (Guadix, Spain), the altar of the Adoration of the Magi of the Monastery Church of Sancti Spiritus el Real (Zamora, Spain), elements of some altars of the Cathedral of Cuenca (especially part of the Altarpiece of the Sacristy), etc." Size: 75 x 30 x 230 cms.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 90.56 in (230 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pine,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Europe
  • Period:
    17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZF04981stDibs: LU2951316185182
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