Antique Altar with Madonna, 1890s

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Rare and well-preserved, Gothic art shrine for display.

This handsome and decorative Gothic wall shrine is handcrafted entirely from solid … Read more Rare and well-preserved, Gothic art shrine for display.

This handsome and decorative Gothic wall shrine is handcrafted entirely from solid oak and will look great no matter where you place it. Its creator must have taken a few days to first draw this intricate design on paper and then carve the entire piece out of solid oak. The Gothic style elements are carved as a wreath on the dome and make this shrine very decorative. Gothic style cupboard chapel (or chapel cupboard) with shamrock symbol (for the Trinity). What also makes this piece particularly attractive is the semicircular chapel in which the fine, graceful Mother of God stands. It's one of the most beautiful we've seen so far. See less