Auction 62 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

419

A D. Maria (1777-1816) campaign altar


Estimate

5.000 - 7.000


Session 2

14 December 2016



Description

Satinwood chest and stand with rosewood and other woods marquetry decoration
Folding stand, chest with one drawer
When opened the altar table is velvet lined at the back and silk lined at the front
The front is composed of several scalloped wood detachable elements lined in velvet and silver embroided depicting vine leaves
Oil on canvas depicting The Last Supper at the centre
Brass mounts
Portugal, late 18th, early 19th century
(small losses and defects)

221x178x64
107x100x55 cm


Category

Furniture


Additional Information

Literature:
Peça idêntica faz parte da colecção do Paço Episcopal de Elvas, catalogado em: António Filipe Pimentel, "Obras em Reserva - o museu que não se vê", pp. 118-119.



Closed Auction