Neo-Renaissance Shrine Pear Wood Italy 19th-20th Century

Neo-Renaissance Shrine Pear Wood Italy 19th-20th Century

Features

Style: Neo-Renaissance (1820-1890)

Age: 19th Century / 1801 - 1900 , 20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Origin: Italy

Main essence: Pear Wood

Description

Neo-Renaissance shrine with doors that are enraved with candlestick motifs and framed by 2 refined columns that support the lowered curved top that has a medaillon in the middle. It is engraved also along the sides and at the bottom where there is a putto's face. Ebonized pear wood.

Product Condition:
Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Any damage or loss is displayed as completely as possible in the pictures. Product with a Certificate of Authenticity and Lawful Origin.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 96
Width: 50
Depth: 16

Additional Information

Style: Neo-Renaissance (1820-1890)

Nineteenth-century recovery and re-evaluation of forms and styles typical of the Renaissance.
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Age:

19th Century / 1801 - 1900

20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Main essence: Pear Wood

Hard wood, with a smooth pinkish grain. Used mainly for the construction of country furniture and secondarily for carvings. It was often dyed glossy black to mimic and replace ebony in veneers