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17thC faux marble altar

$19,786.45
£14,719.12
€16,500
CA$27,094.42
A$30,125.31
CHF 15,729.77
MX$366,698.36
NOK 200,705.06
SEK 188,051.05
DKK 125,605.39
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About the Item

Wooden altar of late 17thC richly decorated. Polychrome faux marble lacquer, embellished with carvings depicting putti with typical aesthetic characteristics of 17th-century Baroque. The large size, the beauty of the decorations as well as the completeness of the parts and the original patina make it a majestic and valuable object.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 73.23 in (186 cm)Width: 100.01 in (254 cm)Depth: 37.01 in (94 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with the era. First patina.
  • Seller Location:
    Livorno, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9741239796752

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