Lot 67
Italian Painted and Gilt Portable Triptych Altar, 17th century
Lot 67 Details
Italian Painted and Gilt Portable Triptych Altar, 17th century
the 'altarolo portatile' exterior with faux rouge griotte marble finish, with Latin verse (Isaiah 53:7) in the frieze, opening to central Jerusalem landscape flanked by doors depicting scenes from the Passion of Jesus (Christ at the Column, and with the Crown of Thorns), the 'ceiling' with relief carved and painted depiction of two cherubs amongst clouds supporting a chalice and host
height 32.25" — 81.9 cm.
Estimate $3,000-$5,000