Large Argentine Beaux Arts Wrought Iron and Marble Double Door Gate monkey and very large tall chest

and very large tall chest is a form common to pieces custom made for merchants in 17th century Portuguese Indian colonies

Late 16th/17th century

Originally published in four volumes this incomplete set comprises:

Note the classical form with exaggerated detailing

all with wide borders

Large Argentine Beaux Arts Wrought Iron and Marble Double Door Gate monkey and very large tall chestDETAILS Found in Argentina, this French style neoclassical gate is large and impressive. The antique, 19th century, hand wrought iron gate features an oval, verde antico marble medallion on each door; further decorated with swag garlands. It will make a strong statement as a special entry. PERIOD Late 19th century DATE Circa 1890 DIMENSIONS Width 80 Depth 2 Height 117 inches