French School - High Relief - The Ascension of the...

Lotto Title Altorilievo in Cartapesta e Legno Dorato "L'Ascensione del Profeta Elia sul Carro di Fuoco" - Scuola Francese XVIII Secolo Luigi XV rocaille Description The structural peculiarity lies in its conception as a single integrated element ("one whole"): .The execution is of exquisite craftsmanship: the internal wooden structure provides a solid skeleton to a papier-mâché modeling masterfully finished in almost three-dimensional relief, especially visible in the plastic impulse of the fluttering horses, in the drapery of the Saint and in the flickering flames that envelop the throne. The tempera painting uses soft and sophisticated tones, enriched by a sumptuous finish in gold leaf and leaf of Technique and Materials: Altorilievo in cartapesta su struttura interna e anima in legno; policromia a tempera; doratura e argentatura in foglia. Dimensions: Overall 90 cm (width) x 65 cm (height) x 10 cm (depth/thickness). Condition: Original antique state (authentic patina). The work preserves areas of wear to the silver and gold and a natural decline of the paint layer in some areas due to aging. It does not show invasive recent restorations, maintaining its historic charm and material integrity. Please view the photographic gallery carefully for details Provenance. Private collection Family assets passed down through generations Occasional sale. And only for this auction. Shipping I will be away from 7-8-2026 to 18-8-2026 Shipping costs are calculated for an excellent protective packaging so that the shipment can arrive at the recipient intact. Protecting the content impeccably

Estimation:€900

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