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A French Renaissance carved oak chest first quarter 16th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 96cm. high, 166cm. wide, 70cm. deep; 3ft.1¾in., 5ft.5¼in., 2ft.3½in.
with a later rectangular moulded top above a panelled front centred by the Madonna and Child flanked on the right by woman with Crucifix and one with sword, on left Barbara with tower and one with a Church, the apron centred by a scrolled boss flanked by scolling foliage, the sides with roundels above foliage on stile feet
Condition
Construction crack in the top where there has been shrinkage due to age. The candlebox is now missing. Evidence of a previous lockplate internally. Attractively carved panels. Evidence of old insect damage. The metal lockplate is probably a later replacement. In overall good conserved condition. Very attractive chest.
"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:
J.Thirion, Le mobilier du Moyen Age et de la Renaissance, Dijon, 1998, p. 77, for a related coffer with the Virtues, in the Musée des Antiquités de la Seine Maritime, Rouen, reproduced here in fig.1.
J.Thirion, Le mobilier du Moyen Age et de la Renaissance, Dijon, 1998, p. 77, for a related coffer with the Virtues, in the Musée des Antiquités de la Seine Maritime, Rouen, reproduced here in fig.1.