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18th Century Giltwood Polychrome Architectural Fragment, Baroque

$683.23
£495
€590.55
CA$948.09
A$965.29
CHF 555.92
MX$11,630.98
NOK 6,451.47
SEK 6,509.14
DKK 4,414.08

About the Item

18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Architectural Fragment A richly carved and gilt fragment, retaining traces of its original polychrome decoration, most likely once part of a grand interior architectural scheme, Italy or Southern Europe, 18th century. The piece displays a vigorous composition of scrolling acanthus and foliate forms, deeply modelled and embellished with water-gilded surfaces, the whole set against a painted red ground with further linear ornament. Its robust carving, enhanced with a mellowed burnished gilding now softly worn through age, speaks to the skilled hand of a Baroque or early Rococo craftsman. Originally serving as a section of a larger wall panel or altar surround, this fragment is a surviving testament to the grandeur of ecclesiastical or noble interiors of the period. Such ornament would have framed sacred imagery or architectural recesses, heightening the splendour of a decorative scheme while drawing the eye to central focal points. The condition is consistent with age, with areas of wear, shrinkage and old surface losses, all contributing to its historic character and authenticity. The surviving layers of gilt and polychromy lend great depth and richness, while the fragmentary nature only enhances its sculptural presence as an objet de vertu today. Condition Report This giltwood and polychrome fragment survives in sound, stable condition, with surface wear and age-related losses commensurate with its 18th century origins. The gilding retains much of its original burnished surface, now gently mellowed with a soft patina and scattered areas of rubbing revealing the bole beneath. Traces of original red polychrome decoration remain visible to the recessed ground, adding richness and depth. Measurement Height: 40 cm / 15.7 inches Width: 15 cm / 5.9 inches Depth: 16 cm / 6.3 inches Weight: 2.3 k.g / 5.1 lbs
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.7 in (39.88 cm)Width: 5.9 in (14.99 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16.01 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Giltwood
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Lincoln, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 111311stDibs: LU7210246705392

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