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Magnificent 18th Century Spanish Colonial Bench

$3,680
£2,804.96
€3,235.23
CA$5,226.70
A$5,616.64
CHF 3,013.65
MX$66,160.58
NOK 37,893.34
SEK 34,615.32
DKK 24,178.81

About the Item

18th-Century South American Spanish Colonial Bench, Circa 1750–1760 — With Strong Portuguese Influence A magnificent and exceptionally rare Spanish Colonial bench from South America, dating from circa 1750–1760, this piece represents the height of Iberian artistic exchange in the mid-18th century. Sculpted from dense hardwood—typical of the finest Luso-Hispanic workshops of the period—it unites the bold monumentality of Spanish Colonial furniture with the refined, fluid ornamentation introduced through Portuguese Rococo influence during the reigns of D. João V (1706–1750) and D. José I (1750–1777). The sweeping, tiered backrest is framed by an elegant Rocaille profile, richly carved with acanthus, foliate scrolls, and shell motifs that mirror the opulent vocabulary of Luso-Brazilian carving schools active in Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais in the mid-18th century. The crest is particularly striking: a sculptural blossom of volutes and foliage, deeply chiseled and masterfully balanced, embodying the transition from the late Baroque toward a lighter, more ornamental Rococo idiom. The bench’s apron continues this decorative rhythm, displaying a pronounced central cartouche flanked by soft, undulating moldings—forms closely associated with Spanish Colonial cabinetry from the Andean and Río de la Plata regions, yet softened here by unmistakably Portuguese curves and detailing. Resting on powerful cabriole legs terminating in robust clawed feet, the base conveys grandeur, stability, and aristocratic presence, all hallmarks of 18th-century elite furnishings. The seat itself preserves its extraordinary 18th-century patina, with a deep, time-worn surface that speaks to centuries of use in noble estates, ecclesiastical halls, or municipal chambers. The wood’s oxidation and richly textured grain enhance its authenticity and historical aura. This bench stands as a rare survivor of the great artistic fusion that defined colonial South America—an object of sculptural weight, historical significance, and commanding decorative value. A museum-level piece for collectors of Spanish Colonial, Portuguese Colonial, or 18th-century Baroque furniture.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.97 in (132 cm)Width: 58.27 in (148 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)Seat Height: 19.61 in (49.8 cm)
  • Style:
    Spanish Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved
  • Period:
    1750-1759
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750-1760
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio De Janeiro, BR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9400247729952

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