Decorative ornament - Spain
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Two carved and polychromed wood fragments from a Baroque altarpiece dating to the late 17th–18th century, mounted on modern iron pedestals and showing wear with cracks and losses.
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Interesting pair of fragments from an ancient Baroque altarpiece or chapel, made of carved and polychromed wood.
The pieces preserve traces of the original polychromy on a blue background with vegetal and floral decoration, executed with the loose brushstroke characteristic of Spanish Baroque ornamentation. This type of element formed part of the decorative architecture of altarpieces or chapels, framing devotional scenes or images.
The passage of time has generated an attractive patina, with wear, craquelure and small losses on the surface that are coherent with their age.
The fragments have been mounted later on modern iron pedestals, allowing their presentation as independent sculptural objects that combine antique art with a contemporary aesthetic.
Pieces especially interesting for both sacred-art collectors and interior design seeking to integrate historical elements into contemporary spaces.
Origin: Spain, possibly northern Iberian Peninsula
Period: late 17th – 18th century
Material: carved and polychromed wood
Mounting: modern iron pedestals
State: wear, cracks and losses in accordance with age (see photographs)
Dimensions:
Largest fragment: 50 cm high (including pedestal) x 15 cm wide
Small fragment: 40 cm high (including pedestal) x 17 cm wide
Interesting pair of fragments from an ancient Baroque altarpiece or chapel, made of carved and polychromed wood.
The pieces preserve traces of the original polychromy on a blue background with vegetal and floral decoration, executed with the loose brushstroke characteristic of Spanish Baroque ornamentation. This type of element formed part of the decorative architecture of altarpieces or chapels, framing devotional scenes or images.
The passage of time has generated an attractive patina, with wear, craquelure and small losses on the surface that are coherent with their age.
The fragments have been mounted later on modern iron pedestals, allowing their presentation as independent sculptural objects that combine antique art with a contemporary aesthetic.
Pieces especially interesting for both sacred-art collectors and interior design seeking to integrate historical elements into contemporary spaces.
Origin: Spain, possibly northern Iberian Peninsula
Period: late 17th – 18th century
Material: carved and polychromed wood
Mounting: modern iron pedestals
State: wear, cracks and losses in accordance with age (see photographs)
Dimensions:
Largest fragment: 50 cm high (including pedestal) x 15 cm wide
Small fragment: 40 cm high (including pedestal) x 17 cm wide
Details
Era
1400-1900
Wood type
Polychrome wood
Over 200 years old
Yes
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Spain
Condition
Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing
Height
50 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
17th/18th century
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