Italian Double Leaf Chapel Gate

Description

Carved wooden gate from 1700 by Bottega Lombarda with two doors from the altar of a church, carved and perforated … more Carved wooden gate from 1700 by Bottega Lombarda with two doors from the altar of a church, carved and perforated with floral motifs with pomegranates and sunflowers. Rare Lombard balustrade gate composed of two doors with molded frames and central panels carved with openwork, with phytomorphic and zoomorphic motifs. In the lower part two birds hold a crown, which has been integrated into the right wing; in the upper part the gate is decorated with a floral cymatium. The broken frames, the one on the right wing has been replaced, demonstrate that the gate originally abutted against a balustrade or similar structure. The symbolic meaning of the crown, the pomegranate and the sunflower is interesting. In the rear part, the shaped wooden coping supports are delightful. The kneeling dovetail hinges are also original. In good condition, this gate comes from a private collection in Lombardy and dates back to the 18th century.

The carved wooden gate from the 1700s from a Lombard workshop is a furnishing element of great historical and artistic value. These gates, typical of the architecture of the time, are characterized by high-quality craftsmanship and intricate decorative workmanship. The Lombard workshop, renowned for its skill in working wood, created unique works, often enriched with floral motifs, mythological figures and ornamental details that reflect the Baroque and Rococo styles.

A gate of this type can be made of solid wood, such as walnut or oak, and has finishes ranging from natural paint to wax, to preserve its beauty over time. Furthermore, the carved gates of the 1700s not only served a decorative function, but also a symbolic one, often representing the prestige of the owning family. less