A GROUP OF THREE BRAZILIAN ROCOCO POLYCHROME AND PARCEL-GILT ALTARS
A GROUP OF THREE BRAZILIAN ROCOCO POLYCHROME AND PARCEL-GILT ALTARS

18TH CENTURY

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A GROUP OF THREE BRAZILIAN ROCOCO POLYCHROME AND PARCEL-GILT ALTARS
18th Century
Each within a rocaille-molded pediment surmounted by a foliate clasp, above a rectangular glazed recessed compartment depicting the crucifixion and enclosing saintly figures of the Virgin Immaculata, St. John the Baptist and St. Anne, against a background of clouds and floral swags, above a smaller similar compartment depicting the Nativity and possibly the Death of the Virgin, the sides decorated with foliate sprays, slight differences in dimensions and carving
23in. (58.5cm.) high, 8in. (21.5cm.) wide; 27in. (68.5cm.) high, 10in. (25.5cm.) wide; 23in. (58.5cm.) high, 9in. (23cm.) wide (3)