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Antique Early Romanesque Gothic Architectural Tabernacle Niche Door

$5,500
£4,176.28
€4,775.89
CA$7,684.30
A$8,546.62
CHF 4,462.78
MX$104,003.23
NOK 56,996.48
SEK 53,452.64
DKK 35,644.29
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A scarce antique ecclesiastical architectural hand carved and painted wooden church - cathederal tabernacle door. 18th century or earlier, early Medieval European Romanesque Gothic style, facade with elaborate arched header atop partial quartfoil, hinged tabernacle door panel which would have opened to important religious niche compartment built into the wall, flanked by classical Corinthian capital turned columns, retaining remnants of white paint, with beautifully aged patina. Dimensions: (approx) 37" High, 21.25" Wide, 3.5" Deep Condition: Great antique condition, especially considering its age. Nicely aged patina over the whole. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Wear consistent with age and use, including minor scattered losses throughout. Makes for a fascinating and highly decorative wall accent, tabletop sculptural object, or important religious collectible. The stable organically distressed weathered chippy paint patina adds to the overall authenticity, sophisticated antique character, romantic elegance, rustic old world charm, and rich historical interest! We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love religious antiques, from altarpieces, lecterns, reliquaries, santos figures, temple sculptures and shrines, salvaged building elements, to religious folk art and icons, please be sure to check our other listings.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Gothic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1700s or earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good antique condition, especially considering its age. Nicely aged patina over the whole. Wear consistent with age and use, including minor scattered losses 7throughout.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977235907842

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