French School - High Relief - The Ascension of the Prophet Elijah on the Fiery Chariot - 90 cm - Antique - Wood - Papier-mâché - 1700-1750
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Description from the seller
Lotto Title
Altorilievo in Cartapesta e Legno Dorato
"L'Ascensione del Profeta Elia sul Carro di Fuoco" - Scuola Francese XVIII Secolo
Luigi XV rocaille
Description
The structural peculiarity lies in its conception as a single integrated element ("one whole"):
.The execution is of exquisite craftsmanship: the internal wooden structure provides a solid skeleton to a papier-mâché modeling masterfully finished in almost three-dimensional relief, especially visible in the plastic impulse of the fluttering horses, in the drapery of the Saint and in the flickering flames that envelop the throne.
The tempera painting uses soft and sophisticated tones, enriched by a sumptuous finish in gold leaf and leaf of
Technique and Materials: Altorilievo in cartapesta su struttura interna e anima in legno; policromia a tempera; doratura e argentatura in foglia.
Dimensions: Overall 90 cm (width) x 65 cm (height) x 10 cm (depth/thickness).
Condition:
Original antique state (authentic patina). The work preserves areas of wear to the silver and gold and a natural decline of the paint layer in some areas due to aging.
It does not show invasive recent restorations, maintaining its historic charm and material integrity.
Please view the photographic gallery carefully for details
Provenance.
Private collection
Family assets passed down through generations
Occasional sale. And only for this auction.
Shipping
I will be away from 7-8-2026 to 18-8-2026
Shipping costs are calculated for an excellent protective packaging so that the shipment can arrive at the recipient intact. Protecting the content impeccably
Lotto Title
Altorilievo in Cartapesta e Legno Dorato
"L'Ascensione del Profeta Elia sul Carro di Fuoco" - Scuola Francese XVIII Secolo
Luigi XV rocaille
Description
The structural peculiarity lies in its conception as a single integrated element ("one whole"):
.The execution is of exquisite craftsmanship: the internal wooden structure provides a solid skeleton to a papier-mâché modeling masterfully finished in almost three-dimensional relief, especially visible in the plastic impulse of the fluttering horses, in the drapery of the Saint and in the flickering flames that envelop the throne.
The tempera painting uses soft and sophisticated tones, enriched by a sumptuous finish in gold leaf and leaf of
Technique and Materials: Altorilievo in cartapesta su struttura interna e anima in legno; policromia a tempera; doratura e argentatura in foglia.
Dimensions: Overall 90 cm (width) x 65 cm (height) x 10 cm (depth/thickness).
Condition:
Original antique state (authentic patina). The work preserves areas of wear to the silver and gold and a natural decline of the paint layer in some areas due to aging.
It does not show invasive recent restorations, maintaining its historic charm and material integrity.
Please view the photographic gallery carefully for details
Provenance.
Private collection
Family assets passed down through generations
Occasional sale. And only for this auction.
Shipping
I will be away from 7-8-2026 to 18-8-2026
Shipping costs are calculated for an excellent protective packaging so that the shipment can arrive at the recipient intact. Protecting the content impeccably
Details
Era
1400-1900
Object name
French School - High Relief - The Ascension of the Prophet Elijah on the Fiery Chariot - 90 cm
Style subtype
Rococo
Material
Wood - Papier-mâché
Country of origin
France
Height
65 cm
Width
90 cm
Depth
10 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Style
Antique
Estimated period
1700-1750
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