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Baroque oratory

Estimate €1.200–3.000

Description

In carved, polychromed and gilded wood.

With two doors.

Interior with a niche of carved, polychromed and gilded decoration depicting floral motifs and putti.

Interior of doors painted depicting Saint John and Our Lady of Sorrows.

Portugal, 17th/18th century

(signs of wear, losses and defects)

Provenance

Collection Dr. António Miranda.

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