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Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche

Price:$1,496

$1,995List Price

About the Item

A large one-of-a-kind European antique hand carved polychrome painted silver-gilt religious altar niche with beautifully aged warm distressed patina. Born in Continental Europe around the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century, rustic hand-crafted solid pine wood construction, Gothic Revival architectural church steeple pointed arch facade with cross finial, original glazed glass panels, removable back accesses divided three interior sections, rectangular plinth base, rising on turned feet. Dimensions: (approx) 28" High, 18.5" Wide, 7.75" Deep Divided interior compartments- Fits Santo altar figures approx: Center: 15.5"h, 7"w, 3.5"d Sides: 12"h,3.75"w, 3.5"d, Please note, the Santos shown in the staged photos are not included but are available separately. We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with interesting religious objects, and currently have a large selection available, including architectural salvage elements, important altar tables, altarpiece panels, baptismal fonts, tabernacle, reliquary, monstrance, religious folk art, ecclesiastical objects, liturgical pieces, altarsticks candles, retablo, icons, tithing box, Buddhist temple shrines, monastery sculptures, Hindu statues, scarce Islamic artifacts, primitive Spanish Colonial Catholic folk art to rare Italian Renaissance fine art and decor and much more.

Dimensions:
Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
Style:
Gothic Revival (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Paint,Pine,Wood,Gilt,Glazed,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Polychromed,Silvered
Place of Origin:
Europe
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1900
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A superb museum quality example in excellent original unrestored antique condition. Folk Art work with expected flaws, wear and tear consistent with age and use. Beautifully aged warm rustic distressed patina adds to the character and charm.
Seller Location:
Forney, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5977234153792

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