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Antique Religious Carved Polychrome Painted Devotional Icon Triptych Folk Art

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A stunning rustic antique Christian carved wood devotional painting triptych, early 20th century or most likely much older, handmade religious folk art in Medieval / Middle Ages taste, comprised of three folding heavily patinated metal hinged sculptural old wooden panels, richly decorated in rich hand painted polychrome and parcel gilt, depicting a Saint with staff, flanked by two angels. Dimensions: (approx) 15.5" High, 17" Wide, 0.75" Deep (open), 2" Deep (closed); 4lbs A truly remarkable example, that presents wonderfully and it's rich coloring must be seen in person to be truly appreciated. Having beautifully aged warm rustic heavily distressed patina over the whole, wood and chippy paint losses, evidence of old powder post beetle damage (absolutely positive it's at least a century old and not present) with pinholes and losses, attractive imperfections, all wear consistent with significant age, use, handling, exposure, & typical of folk art, adding beautiful antique character, elegant warmth, rustic charm, interesting historical depth that can only be acquired over very long periods of time! We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques, from all religions and areas of the world, from various church altar tables, Catholic altarpiece, tabernacle, relic reliquary monstance, liturgical altarsticks, ecclesiastical decor, crucifix cross, Mexican retablo icon, original oil on canvas artwork, Spanish Colonial Santos figure, coptic orthodox iconography, to Jewish candlesticks, life-size Hindu temple sculptures, Islamic Mosque architectural salvage building elements, Buddhist monastery Buddha statue, and everything in between, for religious decorative arts please be sure to checkout our other listings!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metal,Paint,Wood,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Polychromed
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century or most likely much earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Presents well, attractive appearance, good original antique condition, nicely aged heavily distressed patina. Lots of character & charm, wear consistent with age & use, rich color, minor chippy paint losses, significant wood losses, patinated metal.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977227089732

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