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A French carved oak coffer Late Gothic, late 15th / early 16th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 90cm. high, 130cm. wide, 56cm. deep
with a domed panelled top, the front with four panels carved with tracery, the raised panelled sides with an iron handle, on stile feet
Literature
Related Literature:
This coffer with a domed top is a rare example from its time and continued to be made until the 17th century but the decoration followed the style of the different periods. A related coffer with domed top and tracery front and linefold side panels is illustrated by Bruno Perrier, Haute Epoque Moyen-Age-Renaissance-VIIe, 7th December 1993, p. 62, no 43, where he illustrates a related coffer with planked domed top above a panelled tracery front described as Northern French, late 15th/early 16th century.
This coffer with a domed top is a rare example from its time and continued to be made until the 17th century but the decoration followed the style of the different periods. A related coffer with domed top and tracery front and linefold side panels is illustrated by Bruno Perrier, Haute Epoque Moyen-Age-Renaissance-VIIe, 7th December 1993, p. 62, no 43, where he illustrates a related coffer with planked domed top above a panelled tracery front described as Northern French, late 15th/early 16th century.
Condition
In overall good condition. Some minor marks, dents and scratches due to use and age. Minor horizontal dryness cracks to the upper right front (as visible in the catalogue image). A vertical crack to the right side and a horizontal crack to the lower left side. Two oak strips inserted underneath the sides of the domed top.
"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."