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Elegant hand‑carved and gilded wooden devotional frame from the mid to late 19th century, with rococo vegetal motifs and a three‑dimensional monkey sculpture at the top, measuring 81 cm high, 36 cm wide, 7 cm deep with an internal 20 cm diameter opening, originating from Italy and in good used condition with age-related wear.
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Elegant devotional cornice in carved and gilded wood, realized in the second half of the 19th century.
The work features a rich high-relief decoration with vegetal motifs and Rococo-style scrolls.
At the top there is a three-dimensional sculpture depicting a monkey placed among foliate elements, a decorative detail of particular interest and rare presence in this type of artifact.
The frame is entirely handmade and preserves the antique gilding with a natural patina of time. Originally intended to hold a devotional image, a relic, or a small mirror.
Conditions compatible with age: gilding wear, abrasions and small losses visible in the photographs.
Dimensions
• Height: 81 cm
• Width: 36 cm
• Depth: 7 cm
• Internal diameter: 20 cm
Era
19th century (circa 1850-1900)
Material
Carved and gilded wood.
Will be packed with great care and shipped promptly, ensuring it arrives in perfect condition.
Elegant devotional cornice in carved and gilded wood, realized in the second half of the 19th century.
The work features a rich high-relief decoration with vegetal motifs and Rococo-style scrolls.
At the top there is a three-dimensional sculpture depicting a monkey placed among foliate elements, a decorative detail of particular interest and rare presence in this type of artifact.
The frame is entirely handmade and preserves the antique gilding with a natural patina of time. Originally intended to hold a devotional image, a relic, or a small mirror.
Conditions compatible with age: gilding wear, abrasions and small losses visible in the photographs.
Dimensions
• Height: 81 cm
• Width: 36 cm
• Depth: 7 cm
• Internal diameter: 20 cm
Era
19th century (circa 1850-1900)
Material
Carved and gilded wood.
Will be packed with great care and shipped promptly, ensuring it arrives in perfect condition.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
External height
81 cm
External width
36 cm
Internal height
20 cm
Internal width
20 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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