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An important triangular panel in carved and lacquered wood, embellished with gilded appliqués, likely in pastiglia, featuring the representation of the Eye of Providence within a radiant triangle, one of the most significant symbols in Western iconographic tradition.

The composition is embellished with a rich golden sunburst on a deep red background, framed by an elegant neoclassical Greek fret frieze. The relief decorations, likely in pastiglia and later gilded, lend the whole a remarkable sculptural richness and a refined play of light. On the sides are two decorative elements consisting of ears of wheat, vine leaves, and bunches of grapes, iconographies traditionally associated with the Eucharist, abundance, and the spiritual dimension.

The ensemble suggests a probable original purpose as a decorative element for an ecclesiastical, confraternal, or ceremonial context, despite the lack of documentation allowing for a definitive attribution.

Crafted in the first half of the 19th century, the panel retains remarkable decorative quality and a striking visual impact. The surfaces display a patina consistent with the work's age and normal signs of aging, including some normal loss of gilding and relief applications, as well as small, ancient restorations, which do not compromise its structural solidity or striking aesthetic impact.

This is an object intended for a discerning collector, ideal for collections dedicated to sacred art, symbolism, cabinets of curiosities, or for environments of great character where it can become the focal point of the composition.

Material

Carved and lacquered wood with gilded applications, likely in pastiglia.

Dimensions

Height: 81 cm (31.9")

Width: 122 cm (48")

Depth: 3.5 cm (1.4")

SHIPPING COST

Italy: €45

Europe: €100

United States: €280

Rest of the World: €380 (always ask for confirmation)