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An Italian Tabernacle of Architectural Structure
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An Italian Tabernacle of Architectural Structure

17th century
Description

An early 18/ 17th century Italian tabernacle of architectural structure. (Neoclassical)

Stunning original paint work with some gilt missing.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Antique Italian Tabernacle Cabinet to the 17th Century.

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SA982992
Description
An early 18/ 17th century Italian tabernacle of architectural structure. (Neoclassical)

Stunning original paint work with some gilt missing.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Antique Italian Tabernacle Cabinet to the 17th Century.

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SA982992
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2022
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A pale blue painted wooden architectural tabernacle cabinet featuring a broken pediment, gilt cherub carvings, and a central relief depicting a chalice.
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Archive I A pale blue painted wooden architectural tabernacle cabinet featuring a broken pediment, gilt cherub carvings, and a central relief depicting a chalice.

An Italian Tabernacle of Architectural Structure

Archive II A pale blue painted wooden architectural tabernacle cabinet featuring a broken pediment, gilt cherub carvings, and a central relief depicting a chalice. View II
Archive III A pale blue painted wooden architectural tabernacle cabinet featuring a broken pediment, gilt cherub carvings, and a central relief depicting a chalice. View III
Archive IV A pale blue painted wooden architectural tabernacle cabinet featuring a broken pediment, gilt cherub carvings, and a central relief depicting a chalice. View IV
Archive V A pale blue painted wooden architectural tabernacle cabinet featuring a broken pediment, gilt cherub carvings, and a central relief depicting a chalice. View V
Archive VI A pale blue painted wooden architectural tabernacle cabinet featuring a broken pediment, gilt cherub carvings, and a central relief depicting a chalice. View VI
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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
Location
Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/henryfowler
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 43
Items Sold 165
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
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Location: Nassington Road, Woodnewton, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 5EH, United Kingdom
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A pale blue painted wooden architectural tabernacle cabinet featuring a broken pediment, gilt cherub carvings, and a central relief depicting a chalice.
An Italian Tabernacle of architectural structure
Ref: SA982992
A pale blue painted wooden architectural tabernacle cabinet featuring a broken pediment, gilt cherub carvings, and a central relief depicting a chalice.
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  • ObjectTabernacles
  • Period17th century
  • StyleItalian Baroque
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Gesso, Gold Leaf
  • ColourPale Blue, Gold
  • MotifsBroken pediment, Cherub heads, Chalice relief, Gilt ornamentation
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This seventeenth-century Italian Baroque tabernacle cabinet exhibits a pale blue painted wooden finish accented by gold leaf and gesso. The architectural structure incorporates a broken pediment top, vertical gilt pilasters decorated with carved cherub heads, and a central door relief depicting a chalice with a wafer. Wear is evident in the original paintwork and areas of missing gilding on the ornamentation. The piece measures 42 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 25 cm deep. In a modern home, this decorative box rests effectively upon a wooden sideboard top or console table as a striking focal point. The surface pairs well with neutral walls and traditional antique furniture arrangements, providing compact historical interest and a classical liturgical aesthetic to a living area or study.

FAQs

In ecclesiastical tradition, a tabernacle is a locked receptacle used in churches to house the reserved Eucharist. Italian architectural tabernacles were designed to resemble classical structures, serving both functional sanctuary roles and decorative devotional purposes.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from carved softwoods or hardwood frames, finished with a layer of gesso, polychrome tempera paint, and water gilding using genuine gold leaf on detailed relief elements.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-carved architectural joinery, natural wear to the painted surface exposing underlying gesso or clay bole, period-accurate iron hardware, and classical motifs such as cherubs, chalices, or broken pediments.

Designers frequently position tabernacles as statement sculptural objects on sideboards, mantelpieces, or deep shelving. Their structural proportions and painted finishes add historic texture and architectural contrast to modern interiors.

Clean gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush to remove dust from detailed carvings without disturbing flaking paint or gilding. Maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent the wooden substrate from expanding or contracting.
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