Description
The upper body is closed by a central door, framed by a sober but well-defined molding. On the sides of the door, two anthropomorphic caryatids are carved in the round, with strong plasticity and vigorous anatomical rendering. The caryatids serve as load-bearing and decorative elements, visually connecting the door to the imposing protruding cornice, richly molded, which crowns the entire structure. The lower body has two doors with flat, framed panels, which give solidity and severity to the whole. On the sides of the doors appear sculptural elements similar to the upper ones: carved anthropomorphic figures, while in the upper part of the side pilasters are inserted cherub heads, recurring symbols in Baroque decoration, which introduce a note of grace and movement to the architectural severity of the furniture. The whole rests on a robust molded base, which accentuates the verticality and monumentality of the artefact.
Dimensions
109cm x 58cm h:211cm
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Signs of wear and tear and defects. Restorations.
