Decorative ornament - Germany - cimalha or overdoor
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Antique solid wood over-door / cimalha in Baroque‑Rococo style dating to 1850–1900, with a dark patina and gold‑toned carved accents, 58 cm wide, 15 cm high, 5 cm deep, originating from Germany.
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Overdoor / Antique Crown Molding in Golden Harwood – Baroque/Rococo Style (18th/19th Century)
Condition: Excellent state of preservation for its age.
About the Piece and Artistic Style
Exceptional decorative architectural element of superior quality (overdoor, tympanum or crown molding) hand-carved in solid wood. The piece shows a strong and elegant influence of the late Baroque / Rococo style (characteristic of the D. João V or Louis XV periods).
The design stands out for its harmonious symmetry in a flat arch. The central motif features a prominent vegetal relief in the form of a stylized fleur-de-lis and acanthus leaves, which flows fluidly to the side edges, culminating in elegant volutes (spiral forms) enriched with a gilded finish.
Finish and Patina
• Technique: Hand-carved work with decorative contrast. The central section displays a dark, rustic patina that enhances the depth of the carvings, while the side edges and upper friezes are highlighted in gold, giving it a sophisticated luminosity.
• Era: 18th/19th century. A piece of great historical charm, ideal for interior design projects, high-end décor, or crowning frames of mirrors, headboards, or doorways.
Technical Details
• Item Type: Antiquity / Ornamental architectural element.
• Material: Hand-carved solid wood, prepared plaster and gilded/polychrome finish.
• Condition: Displays natural wear and genuine patina that attest to its age and authenticity, with no structural damage affecting the beauty or stability of the piece.
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Overdoor / Antique Crown Molding in Golden Harwood – Baroque/Rococo Style (18th/19th Century)
Condition: Excellent state of preservation for its age.
About the Piece and Artistic Style
Exceptional decorative architectural element of superior quality (overdoor, tympanum or crown molding) hand-carved in solid wood. The piece shows a strong and elegant influence of the late Baroque / Rococo style (characteristic of the D. João V or Louis XV periods).
The design stands out for its harmonious symmetry in a flat arch. The central motif features a prominent vegetal relief in the form of a stylized fleur-de-lis and acanthus leaves, which flows fluidly to the side edges, culminating in elegant volutes (spiral forms) enriched with a gilded finish.
Finish and Patina
• Technique: Hand-carved work with decorative contrast. The central section displays a dark, rustic patina that enhances the depth of the carvings, while the side edges and upper friezes are highlighted in gold, giving it a sophisticated luminosity.
• Era: 18th/19th century. A piece of great historical charm, ideal for interior design projects, high-end décor, or crowning frames of mirrors, headboards, or doorways.
Technical Details
• Item Type: Antiquity / Ornamental architectural element.
• Material: Hand-carved solid wood, prepared plaster and gilded/polychrome finish.
• Condition: Displays natural wear and genuine patina that attest to its age and authenticity, with no structural damage affecting the beauty or stability of the piece.
Trace and track shipping DELNEXT,
Not shipped to Islands!
Signs of use.
Note: insured and packaging
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
cimalha or overdoor
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15 cm
Width
58 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
