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A carved oak coffer in French Gothic style
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 84cm. high, 162.5cm. wide, 67cm. deep; 2ft.9½in., 5ft.4in., 2ft.2¾in.
the rectangular top above a dentil moulding and five panels carved with tracery, the sides with two tracery panels, on a platform base
Condition
Two of the panels appear to be Gothic. The candlebox is now missing. There is a triangular restoration in the top. In overall good condition. Nicely sculpted coffer.
"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. Boccador, Le Mobilier Français du Moyen Age à la Renaissance, Château d Saint-Rémy-en-l'eau, 1988, p. 28, no. 21, for a coffer conceived in a similar vein, formerly in the Bruno Perrier collection.