COLUMN. POLYCHROMED AND GILDED WOOD. 16TH CENTURY
Antiques - Sculpture
Reference: ZE239
Column. Carved, polychrome and gilded wood. 16th century. A carved and polychrome wooden column features a capital reminiscent of the Composite order of classical antiquity (volutes, acanthus leaves in tiers, etc.), a series of moldings separating the shaft from the other elements, a fluted shaft with a band at the bottom featuring figurative elements and interlacing patterns, and a base with prominent upward-pointing volutes and plain moldings at its corners. The aforementioned frieze displays a series of figures with fabric hangings behind them as the sole backdrop, carrying various objects (flowers, one with a tower with three windows that could be linked to Saint Barbara, etc.). In some details it is reminiscent of columns from other outstanding works such as the Main Altarpiece of Our Lady of the Assumption of Tudela de Duero in Valladolid (last quarter of the 16th century-beginning of the 17th century, with designs by Manuel Álvarez and Francisco de la Maza); the Main Altarpiece of the Cathedral of Astorga (1558-1584, following the architectural designs of Gaspar Becerra) has fluted columns with the lower part decorated with figurative reliefs; this detail is also present in the altarpiece of the Virgin Mary of Corcos del Valle (last quarter of the 16th century); etc.
· Size: 28x28x90 cms
1.400 €
