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Magnificent 18th-Century Brazilian Shrine - Minas Gerais Colonial Cabinet

$6,800

£5,163.40

€5,904.73

CA$9,500.59

A$10,566.73

CHF 5,517.62

MX$128,585.81

NOK 70,468.37

SEK 66,086.90

DKK 44,069.30

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Magnificent 18th-Century Brazilian Shrine - Minas Gerais Colonial Devotional Cabinet A rare and evocative piece of Brazilian colonial history, this 18th-century wooden shrine from Minas Gerais embodies the rustic elegance and deep religious devotion of the era. Crafted in a single structure from robust hardwood, it features a beautifully arched double-door façade, still retaining traces of its original polychrome decoration, a testament to its sacred purpose and the artistic traditions of colonial Brazil. The upper section houses a devotional niche, where a cherished saintly figure or relic would have once been placed, protected behind hand-hewn plank doors secured by wrought-iron hinges and a latch. When opened, the doors reveal a delicate floral motif, hand-painted with mineral pigments, a hallmark of rural liturgical furniture in Minas Gerais. The lower section, with a simple shelf, would have been used for storage of candles, prayer books, or religious ornaments. This type of furniture is emblematic of 18th-century Catholic households and chapels in Brazil, particularly in the mining towns where the baroque and rococo influences of Portuguese colonization flourished. The scalloped cresting adorning the top enhances its sculptural silhouette, adding a touch of grandeur to its otherwise austere aesthetic. A piece of true authenticity and character, this shrine is not only a devotional artifact but also an exceptional example of vernacular Brazilian craftsmanship. Ideal for collectors of sacred art, colonial antiques, or connoisseurs of historical interiors.

Dimensions:

Height: 92.92 in (236 cm)Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)Depth: 13.86 in (35.2 cm)

Style:

Other (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

Brazil

Period:

Mid-18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

18th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Rio De Janeiro, BR

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU9400243336082

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