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A French renaissance carved oak coffer first quarter 16th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- 70cm. high, 149cm. wide, 52cm. deep; 2ft.3½in. 4ft.10¾in., 1ft.8½in.
with a rectangular top above four panels, two carved with profile medallions and foliage, the other two with scrolls and foliage, with an iron handle on each side, above a shaped apron
Condition
Construction cracks running across the top which can easily be filled. Old marks, gouges and old worm, which appears no longer active as visible from photograph. Small square patch to the top. Later batons beneath the top to strengthen. Some of the metalwork replaced. In overall good conserved condition commensurate with age.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
Collections Bruno Perrier, Deuxième Vente, Haute Epoque Moyen-Age-Renaissance-VIIe, 7th December 1993, p. 80, lot 63.
J.Thirion, Le mobilier du Moyen Age et de la Renaissance, Dijon, 1998, p. 78, for a related coffer with medallions, circa 1520, formerly in the hôtel de Ville, now in the Musée Antoine Vivenel, Compiègne.
This chest shows the influence of Medieval furniture with the technique of integrating panels into furniture. The panels on this chest are sculpted with two busts within medallions. For a related coffer with medallions, now in the Musée Departmental de l'Oise, Beauvais, see Perrier, op. cit., p. 20.