A French carved wood, grey-painted and parcel-gilt altar 19th century

surmounted by a crucifix, the tabernacle decorated with acanthus leaves and scrolling foliage, on a stepped base with scrolling foliage and musical instruments, the sides with gilt-bronze candle arms, traces of gilding

In overall good condition. With the inevitable minor dents, marks and scratches due to age and use. Overall with minor wear to the probably refreshed paint and to the carvings. Christ with nail in left hand lacking. The lower moulding of the stepped base with small loss to lower left side and right front corner. Left front corner partly loose and with small wood crack. Central door locked. No key available.
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