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18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
About the Item
A magnificent rustic Spanish Colonial antique, circa 1725, church altar with remarkable patina and detailing.
Hand-crafted in the first half of the 18th century, most likely commissioned by the Spanish Empire for use in a Colonial religious Mission, now fashioned with later antique elements and repurposed for use as a sideboard.
The scarce Baroque period ecclesiastical architectural church altar presents with a raised gallery shelf back topped with a single board, over a massive, thick pine plank wooden slab top, featuring impressive rich patina, rustic charm and antique character. Mounted over the distinctive architectural trapezoid shaped molded base with rich hand carved and polychrome painted decoration, including the sophisticated original Italian / European inspired trompe-l'œil marbleizing finish, which was a variety of faux painting techniques used only by highly skilled artisans to create the distinctive and varied patterns of marble, in an effort to reproduce the colors, veining and luster of real marble or other building materials. Rising on solid supports enhanced with recessed paneling, smooth rounded corners and edge work and stepped molded trim.
Beautiful, nicely aged patina over the whole, highly desirable heavily worn, naturally distressed, chippy paint craquelure finish that has been stabilized to minimize further loss, that does not detect from the aesthetics or functionality, but only adds to the overall elegant warmth and rich historical depth, that can only be acquired over three centuries. Very strong, sturdy, stable. Delivered cleaned, hand waxed, luminous polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use, and many more years of generational enjoyment.
Dimensions: (approx)
37.25" High, 62" Wide, 27" Deep
The large size, and substantial proportions, make this excellent for a variety of different uses, including as a distinctive buffet table or server, credenza, oversized console, farmhouse kitchen island / work bench / cutting board / butcher block stand or breakfast bar, free-standing home bar with bottle storage space underneath, or portable cocktail serving counter, or simply displayed in the foyer as a stunning entry statement piece!
No matter where you decide to place this piece or how you use it, this highly decorative, exceptionally rare, one of a kind old world masterpiece is sure to become both the conversational and focal point of any space.
If you're looking for other religious antiques please be sure to check our other listings. We have a wonderful collection of 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century religious objects, including relic cabinet, tabernacle, altarpiece, retablo, reredos, triptych, devotional painting icons, religious folk art, chalices, reliquaries, monstances, early church, shrine, temple, and Islamic mosque architectural salvage building elements and ornaments.
Please note, all of are religious antiques are high quality products, guaranteed in perpetuity to be authentic and as described.
Pickup available near Dallas, TX
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- Dimensions:Height: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)Width: 62 in (157.48 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)
- Style:Baroque (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Great shape overall. Presents well. Strong, sturdy and structurally sound, beautifully aged, warm, rich patina. Highly desirable worn, rustic, distressed painted finish minor chippy paint losses. Overall a superior example, wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977226125002
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