Altar shrine, 18th century – Probably Flemish

Lot: 18

Probably Flemish
Altar shrine, 18th century

Carved oak, assembled from various parts. In the form of an architecturally structured, round-arched niche. This is framed on both sides by two columns, each topped with a vase, and further flanked by lavish, scrolling floral and foliate volutes. A corresponding upper section is formed by opposing rocaille brackets with sculpted floral and foliate crowning elements. Inside the niche is a cloudy sky with putti in relief. The loosely placed figures of the kneeling Mary and the Christ Child are likely later additions.
75 x 75 x 22 cm.
Provenance:
Estate of the industrialist and Olympic dressage champion Gabriela Grillo.

Reserve price: 400 €

K-17 -
16. May 2026 at 11:00 AM CEST

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Probably FlemishAltar shrine, 18th century

Probably Flemish
Altar shrine, 18th century