18th-Century Alpine / Bavarian Polychrome Painted Religious Armoire
$6,000.00
An 18th-century Alpine folk art marriage armoire featuring double doors painted with sacred hearts inscribed "IESVS" and "MARIA", surrounded by symbols of the Passion of Christ (Arma Christi)—including the ladder, dice, and cock—alongside vibrant floral motifs and drapery swags. Built with a canted, hexagonal silhouette, the piece retains hand-forged iron door escutcheons, an original interior lock box, long iron strap hinges, and hand-written period inscriptions on the raw inner door face. The interior features a vivid red-painted finish fitted with shelves and a small upper drawer.
Origin: Alpine Europe (Bavaria / Austria / Switzerland)
Date: c. 1760–1790
Materials: Pine, polychrome tempera/oil paint, hand-forged iron hardware
Dimensions: 44" W x 66" H x 17.25" D
Wear consistent with age and use.
Colors may vary slightly due to screen settings.
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