Altar - Wood - 1700-1750

Carved, polychromed and gilded wooden altar, with vegetal motifs and shell-decorated elements, Portugal, eighteenth century (first half).

Of architectural structure, of a noticeably rectangular shape, topped by a pointed-arch arch, profusely decorated with scrolls of vegetal motifs, acanthus leaves, volutes, flowers and shells, in pronounced relief.

It presents a composition consisting of a central body and side bodies, the latter forming pilasters of great decorative exuberance. The interior of the arch has a background in polychromed wood. In the center, a gilded and polychromed entablature/prism (mísula) stands out, with vegetal and shell decoration, flanked below by two small corbels.

The side elements feature abundant decoration of acanthus leaves and vegetal scrolls, set on architectural bases with a stepped profile, likewise carved, polychromed and gilded.

The upper termination, following the arched cut, is profusely carved with vegetal and shell motifs, with a crown prominently centered.

Dimensions: 183 x 183.5 x 70 cm

Due to its size and weight, the lot must be collected in Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto).