Online March Auction (Sale #275)
Lot 409:
Description
Gothic Revival Carved Wood Altar
c.1918; naive altar model assembled from carved elements partially painted in gold and white, including an angel having wings outspread beneath the central spire, flanked by auxiliary spires above carved iconography, beneath which are (3) niches flanked by seraphim and separated by columns, all supported on the stepped altar having carved pontifical emblems and upon which rests a hinged tabernacle containing miniature wood chalice and plate; dated ‘1918’ twice and having additional emblems in gold-toned paint on reverse
Property from: the Joshua B. Kind Trust. Joshua B. Kind was a Professor of Art History at Northern Illinois University, Northwestern University, and The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Height: 40 1/2 inches, Length: 23 inches, Width: 12 inches
Condition: Very Good, separation at joints; splits to some boards; no losses noted; superstructure leans back on base; overall light to moderate wear consistent with normal use
Category: Collectibles > Religious
Estimated Sale Time: 3:14 pm CST
Shipping Status: Due to size, weight, value or shipping complexity, this item must be shipped via a 3rd Party and the shipping cost may be high. We recommend contacting multiple shipping vendors for an estimate as the cost may vary greatly.
Sales Tax: Illinois (8.000%), New Jersey (6.250%), Pennsylvania (8.000%), Washington (10.500%)
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Condition: Very Good, separation at joints; splits to some boards; no losses noted; superstructure leans back on base; overall light to moderate wear consistent with normal use
Dimensions: 40.5 x 12 x 23 in
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