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Giltwood Niche. Rococo, 18th Century

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Hornacina formed by a back decorated with molding and a support for a sculpture decorated with a masque and vegetal motifs and topped by a split pediment with a central motif worked on its bottom resembling a cloth. Cornucopias and engraved leaves appear all over the back. The work would have been part of an altarpiece or could have been created as it has been preserved for a private chapel." · Size: 216x74x40 cms. International Buyers – Please Note: o Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. o Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. o These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. o The "handling time" may be 5 days or more, depending on the exportation and other requirements o Please, note that for those articles that need Export Permits (those older than 100 years), the obtaining of the Permit will be processed without additional expenses, but the period for the obtention of it may vary from 10 to 35 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 85.04 in (216 cm)Width: 29.14 in (74 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Madrid, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: z3413A1stDibs: LU2951310200191

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