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Double-sided gingerbread mould. Obverse: two representations; reverse: four representations. Figurative, genre scenes in folk-style decoration; hearts, altars, Cupid, wreaths, birds, sacrificial altar, erotic scenes. Double-sided rectangular form: one side with two heart-shaped fields — first: female figure in a long dress seated among palm trees, holding a wreath, in front of an altar decorated with a garland with fire burning on it, illuminated by sunrays; second: two cupids hovering over an altar decorated with garlands and holding a wreath. Other side with four hearts, each with a separate scene — first: a bird of paradise among branches; second: a young couple reclining on a chaise longue, with a temple illuminated by the sun and trees in the background; third: a cupid holding a wreath, hovering over an altar with burning fire surrounded by trees, bushes and flowers; fourth: a couple in love holding hands surrounded by trees and bushes. Applied decorative art; Silesia, 18th–19th century. Form dimensions: height 23 cm, width 13.8 cm, depth 4.3 cm., A rectangular wooden board with a smooth brown surface features two large heart-shaped carved panels, one near the top and one near the bottom, each framed by a braided border. The upper heart contains a carved scene of a seated figure holding a circular wreath beside a tall pedestal with a flame-like carving, surrounded by leafy plant forms and decorative foliage. The lower heart contains a mirrored decorative composition with reclining animal-like figures, draped foliage, and a central circular motif, all enclosed by a similar braided border. The wood shows natural grain variations, small dark spots, and areas of wear and slight chipping along the edges, with overall colors of brown tones against a neutral gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A14_294

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (3.7Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Double-sided gingerbread mould Obverse two representations reverse four representations Figurative genre scenes folk-style decoration hearts altars Cupid wreaths birds sacrificial altar erotic scenes Double-sided rectangular form side two heart-shaped fields first female figure long dress seated palm trees holding wreath front altar decorated garland fire burning illuminated sunrays second two cupids hovering garlands four hearts separate scene bird paradise branches young couple reclining chaise longue temple illuminated sun trees background third cupid holding hovering altar burning fire surrounded bushes flowers fourth couple love hands surrounded Applied decorative art Silesia 18th–19th century Form dimensions height 23 cm width 13.8 cm depth 4.3 cm rectangular wooden board smooth brown surface features two large heart-shaped carved panels near top bottom framed braided border upper heart contains carved scene seated figure holding circular wreath beside tall pedestal flame- carving surrounded leafy plant forms decorative foliage lower heart contains mirrored decorative composition reclining animal- figures draped foliage central circular motif enclosed wood natural grain variations small dark spots areas wear slight chipping edges colors brown tones neutral gray background.