Panel - Wood - Antique door leaf, 18th/19th century

Ancient door leaf in painted wood with a square panel and forged iron hardware – Cadore, Dolomites – 18th/19th century

Ancient door leaf in conifer wood from Cadore (Veneto), handcrafted, preserved with the original varnish and period hardware.

The front consists of three adjacent vertical boards, with a central rectangular panel framed by a molded frame. The bluish-gray patina is worn by time and use, revealing the underlying ochre-red layer. In the upper part a painted decoration of a star/rosette is still legible, typical of Alpine popular decoration.

The hardware is hand-forged iron:
- two S-shaped hinges with a baluster-shaped pin, fixed with forged nails;
- shaped lock escutcheon, applied to the front;
- through-lock bore.

The back is raw natural-colored wood, with two crosspieces nailed to hold the boards together and visible nails with hammered heads.

Dimensions: 130 × 51 × 3 cm

Authentic conditions consistent with age, not restored to my knowledge. Noted:
- wear and paint loss, especially on edges and in the center of the panel;
- ancient termite holes, visible especially on the back and edges;
- wear and small losses along the lower edge;
- small gaps between the boards, due to natural wood movement;
- oxidation and rust on the iron;
- on the side edge there is a dark wood plug, probably added in a later period.

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Provenance: Cadore (BL), Dolomite area. Private property.

Use: ideal as a decorative wall element, headboard, decorative panel or for upcycling in rustic and mountain furnishings.

Shipping: packed with care,