Rare Signed Indo-Portuguese Baroque Painted Teak Architectural Wall Shrine prints Fireplace Surround: Width 62 Depth

Fireplace Surround: Width 62 Depth 1

Top doors are a later addition

She stands with one arm raised and holds a scroll and an anchor symbolizing hope

An antique French fireback cast with a pair of columns in low relief connected by a foliate swag

Rare Signed Indo-Portuguese Baroque Painted Teak Architectural Wall Shrine prints Fireplace Surround: Width 62 DepthDETAILS This scarce massive, antique 17th century Portuguese colonial arched altar piece (retablo) is signed and dated by the Portuguese artists, along with their self portraits painted on the back of the panels and an inscription. Hand carved winged angels. Retains later old yellow paint and gold trim on teak wood. STYLE Baroque COLOR(S) Yellow, gold, white, black PLACE OF ORIGIN India South Asia MARKS Signed: Este retablo dourarao se pelo pintor