Door Mask, Málaga, Spain, 19th Century.

Their original purpose was to ward off evil spirits so they would not enter the home.

Here, the mascaron is carved from wood; it depicts a mask and fully fulfills its original function: protecting the premises.

The two mascarons were originally mounted on two cedar wood doors; see photos.

Each mascaron is decorated with a garland of acanthus leaves in carved mahogany wood and displays at its base a cartel bearing a calligraphed inscription.

Note the absence of a diadem (missing) on one of the two mascarons; see photos.

Provenance :

-Former private collection, Deulin, Belgium..

-The Mont des arts Gallery, Dommartemont,
France.

A summary estimate of the costs inherent in the packaging in a museum-type wooden case as well as the transport provided by a professional will be sent to you, on request.

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 NB: Total width of each mascaron with its garland of acanthus leaves: 64 cm.