Important domestic altar, Brazil, mid 18th century.

Important domestic altar, Brazil, mid-18th century

Important domestic altar, wood, ebonized exterior, carved, gilded and polychrome painted, 149 × 108 (201 cm with doors folded out) × 33.5 cm (h, w, d), richly carved decorations, back wall with engraved and painted ornaments, central crucifixion of Christ with three assistant figures, flanked by Mary, Joseph with baby Jesus and other male and female saints in gilded relief niches, a total of eight figures (some chipped), two painted scenes of the Passion of Christ on each of the two curved wings (each 134 × 50 cm), interior with florally engraved, gilded background, curved cornice, age-related cracks and missing parts, completeness unclear, Brazil, 18th century, painted and decorated with ornaments and ornaments. Century, Provenance: Allgäuer Auktionshaus, Kempten (2013), enclosed invoice and written letter of provenance