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Pair of Church Doors

            A Pair of 19th Century Church Doors

hardwood
large doors: 187 1/2” x 71 1/2” x 9” (476 cm x 182 cm x 23 cm) each
small doors: 88” x 56” x 8” (224 cm x 142 cm x 20 cm) each

Opening bid: PHP 900,000

ABOUT THE WORK
These Mid to late 19th-century church doors are revered for their colossal proportions. Each standing at 15 feet tall and with a thickness of 9 inches, these doors are silent yet towering witnesses to the unwavering faith of the Filipinos in the 19th century Philippines. They possess intricate designs; both doors are highlighted with symmetrically carved floral motifs and sinuous foliage. Aside from its dimensions, these church doors are rarities because of their integrity; not all church doors from the 19th century have survived the ravages of time. Churches in the Philippines, especially those that date back to the Spanish colonial period, are generally designed in the Earthquake Baroque style as a response to the destructive earthquakes that regularly wreaked havoc on these mighty structures. Thus, it is only fitting for their entrances to be made of durable hardwood, such as these fragments of history at hand, that complements the might of the country’s hallowed edifices. (Adrian Maranan)

Lot 602 of the Leon Exchange online auction on October 26, 2024.  For more information and to place an online bid, please see leon-gallery.com and leonexchange.com
   

Taken on: October 12, 2024

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Groups appears in: • Philippine Heritage Furniture

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