Estimate

60.000 - 100.000

Session 1

27 June 2017

Hammer Price

Description

Richly carved, lacquered and marbled wood in blue,
orange and green
Serpentine basement with fronton with cross in relief, sideways
with marbled panels forming the U-shape of the construction
Upper part with central niche formed by eucharistic throne with
three steps with blue marbled frieze flanked
by volutes and under a canopy
The sides are formed by panels in different positions with
Corinthian columns with rich carved decoration both to the
chapiters, the stem and the base; niches
for saints and carved panels
The central niche’s pediment depicts a lacquered Holy Spirit Dove
in relief under a large canopy
Arch topped decoration with carved scrolls and foral motifs and
closing piece representing angel head surrounded
by floral and shell motifs
Portugal, 18th century
(losses, defects and restorations)
500x353x130 cm

Category

Furniture

Additional Information

Provenance:
Chapel of Paço Lobo da Gama, Évora
Note:
Removed from location in the 1940s this altar was donated by the
owners of Paço Lobo da Gama for the chapel of a new hospital in
Évora that was never built.
After a few decades without destination the piece returned to the
family and some restorations were made
It is with enthusiasm that Veritas presents this unusual piece to
the market, both for its dimensions and quality being a perfect
example of the Portuguese woodwork mastery in the 18th century