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Description
Origin: Continental Europe (likely Italy or Spain)
Date: Late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1880–1915)
Materials: Carved wood frame …
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Origin: Continental Europe (likely Italy or Spain)
Date: Late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1880–1915)
Materials: Carved wood frame with hand-painted panel / composition figure
Condition: Good antique condition with significant age-appropriate surface wear
Description
Antique devotional wall plaque depicting Saint Teresa of Ávila, presented within a Gothic Revival architectural frame. The saint is shown with halo and cross, rendered in hand-applied paint against a dark ground, and surrounded by an ornate carved wood niche with foliate detailing.
This piece dates to the late 19th or early 20th century and was produced for private devotion in Catholic homes or chapels. The surface shows extensive paint loss and wear to the figure, consistent with long-term devotional use, which lends the plaque a deeply authentic patina and folk-art character.
The carved architectural frame remains intact and retains its original painted finish. This is a powerful decorative object with strong presence, well suited for collectors of religious art, European folk art, or interiors that favor layered, historic elements.
Why You’ll Love It
Authentic antique Catholic devotional art
Gothic Revival architectural niche form
Hand-painted figure with honest, soulful patina
Strong wall presence and historic character
Beautiful as a devotional piece or decorative focal point
Chairish Details (Recommended Fields)
Style:
Gothic Revival
Folk Art
Religious / Devotional
Period:
Late 19th Century
Place of Origin:
Europe
Materials:
Wood composite
Painted composition
Chairish Tags / SEO Keywords
Saint Teresa plaque, antique religious art, Catholic devotional plaque, Gothic wall plaque, folk religious art, antique saint plaque, European devotional art, patina wall art
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- Dimensions
- 18ʺW × 9ʺD × 9.25ʺH
- Styles
- Gothic Revival
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ebony
- Condition Notes
- Heavy surface wear and paint loss to the saint figure, consistent with age and devotional handling. Frame is structurally sound … moreHeavy surface wear and paint loss to the saint figure, consistent with age and devotional handling. Frame is structurally sound with original finish wear. No visible structural breaks observed. less
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